Fisheries Law No. 22/2013. Country/Territory Mozambique Document type Legislation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Basic legislation Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Artisanal fishing Aquaculture Fishing vessel Registration Aquatic animals Mariculture Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries Entry into force notes This Law enters into force 90 days after its publication. Abstract This Law, consisting of 4 Titles divided in 112 articles and a Glossary, establishes the new Fisheries basic legislation to be applied in Mozambique. This Law aims at establishing the legal regime for all fishing activities and all complementary related activities performed by National or foreign fishing vessels operating in waters under Mozambican jurisdiction in order to implement measures on protection, management and sustainable use of the National biological aquatic resources. The Law appli Full text Portuguese Website www.legis-palop.org References - Legislation Repeals Act No. 3/90 approving the Fisheries Act. Legislation | Mozambique | 1990 | Repealed Keyword: Basic legislation, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Artisanal fishing, Aquaculture, Fishing vessel, Registration, Fishing authorization Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Ministerial Decision No. 160/2014 approving the Management Plan for the Fisheries in the Cahora Bassa Water Dam for the period 2014-2018. Legislation | Mozambique | 2014 Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Policy/planning, Exploration, Seasons, Size, Fishing area, Inland fisheries Source: FAO, FAOLEX Ministerial Decision No. 110/2015 establishing a closed-season for shrimp fisheries within the Sofala Bank. Legislation | Mozambique | 2015 Keyword: Crustaceans, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Prohibited fishing area, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Ministerial Decision No. 109/2015 establishing a closed-season for shrimp fisheries within the Maputo Bay. Legislation | Mozambique | 2015 Keyword: Crustaceans, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Prohibited fishing area, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree No. 74/2017 approving the Regulation for the Concession of Fishing Rights and Fishing Licensing. Legislation | Mozambique | 2017 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, High seas, Authorization/permit, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishing vessel, Concession Source: FAO, FAOLEX Ministerial Decision No. 162/2014 approving the Fishing Line Management Plan within Marine Waters of Mozambique for the period 2014-2018. Legislation | Mozambique | 2014 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Policy/planning, Exploration, Seasons, Size Source: FAO, FAOLEX Ministerial Decision No. 107/2015 establishing a closed-season for shrimp fisheries between the parallels 16 South and 19.47 South. Legislation | Mozambique | 2015 Keyword: Crustaceans, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Prohibited fishing area, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Ministerial Decision No. 161/2014 approving the Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery within the Sofala Bank for the period 2014-2018. Legislation | Mozambique | 2014 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Policy/planning, Exploration, Seasons, Size, Crustaceans, Fishing area Source: FAO, FAOLEX Ministerial Decision No. 108/2015 establishing a closed-season for shrimp fisheries within the Limpopo river estuary. Legislation | Mozambique | 2015 Keyword: Crustaceans, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Prohibited fishing area, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX