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Executive Decree No. 10/97 on crustaceans’ fisheries.

Country/Territory
Angola
Document type
Regulation
Date
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Crustaceans Fishing gear/fishing method Protected fishing area Processing/handling Transport/storage Standards Offences/penalties Protection of species Fishery management and conservation Aquatic animals
Geographical area
Africa, Central Africa, Least Developed Countries, South Atlantic
Abstract

This Executive Decree, composed of two articles and one Annex, approves the Regulation on crustaceans’ fisheries. The Annexed Regulation, composed of 15 articles, defines the applicable fishing regime, providing also the length of mesh and other fishing standards. Moreover, it lays down protection measures and regulates protected areas. Furthermore, it rules on standards for processing, transporting and storing crustaceans. Finally, the Decree provides sanctions and penalties for non-compliance.

Full text
Portuguese

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Decree No. 41/05 establishing the General Regulation on Fisheries.

Legislation | Angola | 2005

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Artisanal fishing, Research, Transshipment, Aquatic animals, Protection of species, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX