Fisheries Law No. 9/2001. Country/Territory Sao Tome and Principe Document type Legislation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Basic legislation Fishery management and conservation Fishing vessel Foreign fishing Inland fisheries Inspection Marine fisheries Offences/penalties Protected fishing area Internal trade International trade Fishing authorization Protection of species Geographical area Africa, Central Africa, Least Developed Countries, Small Island Developing States Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Law is composed of eight Chapters divided in 87 articles. It provides basic legislation on fisheries, defining main principles undergoing the conservation, use and management of fisheries, with the aim of assuring biological diversity, protection of species and, at the same time, a sustainable development of the sector. In particular, the Law defines requirements for fishing vessels (both national and foreign) activities within national waters and regulates fishing licenses and authorizatio Full text Portuguese Website www.parlamento.st References - Legislation Repeals Decree-Law No. 63/81 establishing the legal regime for the protection, exploitation and management of Exclusive Economic Zone marine resources. Legislation | Sao Tome and Principe | 1981 | Repealed Keyword: Marine fisheries, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Protected fishing area Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree-Law No. 2/84 amending certain provisions of Decree-Law No. 63/81. Legislation | Sao Tome and Principe | 1984 | Repealed Keyword: Marine fisheries, Offences/penalties, Fishing charge Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Decree No. 28/2012 establishing the General Regulation on Fisheries and Halieutic Resources. Legislation | Sao Tome and Principe | 2012 Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Artisanal fishing, Research, Size, Fishing charge, Mesh, Marking/identification, Fishing vessel, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX