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Decree No. 99/2021 approving the Regulation on Aquaculture (RAQUA).

Country/Territory
Mozambique
Document type
Regulation
Date
2021
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Boletim da República, I Série, 4th Supplement No. 253.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Aquaculture Mariculture Authorization/permit Offences/penalties Policy/planning Research Biotechnology Animal feed/feedstuffs Animal reproduction Aquatic animals Fish products Sustainable use
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force three months after publication.
Abstract

This Decree approves the Regulation on Aquaculture (RAQUA). This Regulation, consisting of 54 articles divided into nine Chapters and 15 Annexes, establishes the rules and procedures applicable to national and foreign natural or legal persons aimed to perform aquaculture activity within the national territory, and to aquaculture in general carried out in the national territory, including inland or maritime waters, and whose scope of application extends to handling reproductive activities, aquaculture feeding and seeds production, processing and marketing of aquaculture products, construction of infrastructures and other accessories as well as all supporting services for aquaculture activity. The Regulation does not cover ornamental animals, genetically modified organisms and amphibians, but provides for fees, service and licensing charge and the sanctioning regime.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.legis-palop.org

References - Legislation

Repeals

Decree No. 35/2001 - General Aquaculture Regulation.

Legislation | Mozambique | 2001

Keyword: Aquaculture, Authorization/permit, Crustaceans, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning, Research, Biotechnology, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX