Decree No. 9/98 amending Decree No. 4/96 on the exploitation policy for national fisheries. Country/Territory Guinea-Bissau Document type Regulation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Fishing authorization Artisanal fishing Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Geographical area Africa, Least Developed Countries, Small Island Developing States, Western Africa Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force immediately. Abstract This Decree amends article 17 of Decree No. 4/96 on the exploitation policy for National fisheries. Amendments establish new compentent authorities, entitled for fishing licensing. Industrial fishing licences will be issued by the Ministry of Fisheries and for artisanal fishing by the respective local authorities. Full text Portuguese Website www.legis-palop.org References - Legislation Amends Decree No. 4/96 establishing the general principles of the exploitation policy for national fisheries resources. Legislation | Guinea-Bissau | 1996 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Size, Mesh, Fishing gear/fishing method, Protected fishing area, Fishery management and conservation, Inspection, Artisanal fishing, Fishing authorization, Fishing vessel, Marking/identification, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX