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Fishing Act No. 20/92.

Country/Territory
Angola
Document type
Legislation
Date
1992
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Diário da República No. 32, 14 August 1992, pp. 363-374.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Basic legislation Marine fisheries Foreign fishing Fishing authorization Fishing charge Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Africa, Central Africa, Least Developed Countries, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force immediately.
Abstract

This Act consists of 66 articles regulating fishing activity in the national territory of the People's Republic of Angola. It establishes the requirements to be satisfied by fishing vessels (including foreign vessels) and fees to be paid in order to obtain fishing licences. It also prescribes sanctions to be imposed upon offenders. Its objective, in particular, is the control and management of marine resources as well as the carrying out of scientific research on a marine environment.

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References - Legislation

Repeals

Decision No. 23/89 establishing the requirements to be met by fishing vessels authorized to fish in waters under national jurisdiction.

Legislation | Angola | 1988

Keyword: Navigation, Standards, Fishing vessel, Marking/identification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 12-A/80 regulating Fishing activity in the Angolan Exclusive Fishing Zone.

Legislation | Angola | 1980

Keyword: Foreign fishing, Marine fisheries, Offences/penalties, Exploration, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Joint Executive Decree No. 37/02 on hygiene and quality of fish products.

Legislation | Angola | 2002

Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Certification, Fish products, Fishing vessel, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Executive Decree No. 44/02 on the chemical and microbiological norms for fish products.

Legislation | Angola | 2002

Keyword: Fish products, Standards, Biological control agents

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Executive Decree No. 48/98 on the management of national fishing resources.

Legislation | Angola | 1998

Keyword: Total allowable catch, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Executive Decree No. 13/02 regulating total allowable catches, fishing areas and other provisions.

Legislation | Angola | 2002

Keyword: Total allowable catch, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Law No. 6-A/04 on Aquatic Biological Resources (New Fishing Act).

Legislation | Angola | 2004 (2005)

Keyword: Framework law, Marine fisheries, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Classification/declassification, Fish products, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Allocation/quota, Foreign fishing, Research, Fishing vessel, Policy/planning, 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, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX