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 Authorization/permit 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 authorizations. Particular attention is paid to the quality of fishing products and to control procedures. Finally, the Law rules on applicable sanctions and penalties. 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 Keyword: Marine fisheries, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Protected fishing area, Maritime zone Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree-Law No. 2/84 amending certain provisions of Decree-Law No. 63/81. Legislation | Sao Tome and Principe | 1984 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: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Artisanal fishing, Research, Size, Fishing charge, Mesh, Marking/identification, Fishing vessel, Protection of species, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Law No. 9/2022 on Fisheries and Aquaculture. Legislation | Sao Tome and Principe | 2022 Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, Inland fisheries, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Protected fishing area, Internal trade, International trade, Fishing authorization, Protection of species, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX