Law No. 12/2004 on Crimes related to Fisheries. Country/Territory Timor-Leste Document type Legislation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Authorization/permit Court/tribunal Dispute settlement Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Fishery management and conservation Liability/compensation Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, Small Island Developing States, South-Eastern Asia Entry into force notes This Law enters into force 30 days after its publication. Abstract This Law, consisting of 12 articles, rules on Crimes Relating to Fisheries, with a view to putting an end to criminal practices that threaten marine ecosystems and their living resources, controlling and eliminating the illegal exploitation of such resources. In particular, it regulates the crime of using explosives or toxic substances in fishing, the crime of damage to aquatic resources, the crime of illegal fishing, the crime of disobedience, the loss of property in favour of the State, the criminal liability of foreigners, the safeguarding of other sanctions, the non-appearance of the presumed offender, the release of vessels and crew after providing security, the return of the security and the jurisdiction of the courts. Full text Portuguese Website www.mj.gov.tl