Joint Decision No. 02/2016 establishing the conditions to perform fishing operations in the Exclusive Economic Zone of Guinea-Bissau. Country/Territory Guinea-Bissau Document type Miscellaneous Date 2016 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing charge Tax/levy Royalties/fees Foreign fishing Internal trade Total allowable catch Geographical area Africa, Least Developed Countries, North Atlantic, Sahel, Small Island Developing States, Western Africa Entry into force notes This Joint Decision enters into force immediately. Abstract This Joint Decision, consisting of 15 articles and four Annexes, regulates the to perform fishing operations in the Exclusive Economic Zone of Guinea-Bissau's jurisdiction by national and foreign fishing vessels operating within the framework of National Societies or Companies. In addition, it establishes the requirements for obtaining a fishing licence, setting the respective fees and providing for the maximum capacity of pelagic fishing vessels, the fisheries resources management fund and related fishing operations. Full text Portuguese Website www.legis-palop.org References - Legislation Repeals Joint Decision No. 01/GMPEM/2006 establishing the conditions under which fishing operations can be performed in the Exclusive Economic Zone of Guinea-Bissau. Legislation | Guinea-Bissau | 2006 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing charge, Tax/levy, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Maritime zone Source: FAO, FAOLEX