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 Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Repealed by Decree No. 41/05 establishing the General Regulation on Fisheries.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