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Executive Decree No. 17/80 approving the Regulation on fishing trawling nets by mechanic-powered propulsion vessels.

Country/Territory
Angola
Document type
Regulation
Date
1980
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Diário da República No. 93, 19 April 1980, pp. 317 and 318.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Mesh Data collection/reporting Fishing area Fishery management and conservation
Geographical area
Africa, Central Africa, Least Developed Countries, South Atlantic
Abstract

This Decree maintains the distinction between (1) fishing with trawl nets in coastal waters and (2) off-shore waters It also amends the definitions of minimum mesh sizes contained in articles 4-6. Finally, it establishes the requirements for granting fishing licences and for collecting fishing data by national vessels.

Full text
Portuguese

References - Legislation

Amends

Decree No. 44.398 approving the Regulation on trawl net fishing.

Legislation | Angola | 1962

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Fishing area, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by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