Executive Decree No. 159/2006 regulating fishery practices. Country/Territory Angola Document type Legislation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Fishing area Fishing authorization Fishing gear/fishing method Geographical area Africa, Central Africa, Least Developed Countries Abstract This Decree, composed of four articles, regulates the fishery practices allowed in Angola. The Decree provides a detailed classification on fishing methods and fishing nets as well as on the forbidden fishing practices. Full text Portuguese Website www.governo.gov.ao References - Legislation Implements Law No. 6-A/04 on Aquatic Biological Resources (new Fishing Act). Legislation | Angola | 2004 Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Classification/declassification, Fish products, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Allocation/quota, Research, Fishing vessel, Policy/planning, Prohibited fishing area, Protected fishing area, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Processing/handling, Aquaculture, Territorial sea, Total allowable catch, Transport/storage, Dispute settlement, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Harbour, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inland fisheries, Inspection, Mesh, Offences/penalties, Standards, Marking/identification Source: FAO, FAOLEX