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Decreto Nº 80-02 - Ley General de Pesca y Acuicultura.

Country/Territory
Guatemala
Document type
Legislation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Diario de Centro América, 24 de diciembre de 2002.
Subject
Fisheries, Water
Keyword
Framework law Institution Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Foreign fishing Aquaculture Mariculture Artisanal fishing Research Fishing vessel Bycatch Concession Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Total allowable catch Migratory species Marine fishes Freshwater fishes Non-commercial fishing Fish products Seasons EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Fishing authorization Access right Authorization/permit Maritime zone Freshwater pollution Pollution control
Geographical area
Americas, Central America, East Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, North-East Pacific
Abstract

La presente Ley tiene por objeto regular la pesca y la acuicultura, normar las actividades pesqueras y acuícolas a efecto de armonizarlas con los adelantos de la ciencia, ajustándolas con métodos y procedimientos adecuados para el uso y aprovechamiento racional de los recursos hidrobiológicos en aguas de dominio público.

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Acuerdo Gubernativo Nº 223-2005: Reglamento de la Ley General de Pesca y Acuicultura.

Legislation | Guatemala | 2005

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Aquaculture, Cartilaginous fishes, Crustaceans, Diadromous fish, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, High seas, Monitoring, Sustainable use, Artisanal fishing, Non-commercial fishing, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX