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

Country/Territory
Angola
Document type
Legislation
Date
2004 (2005)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Diário Da República, no. 81, I Série, 8 October 2004, Addendum.
Subject
Fisheries
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
Geographical area
Africa, Central Africa, Least Developed Countries, South Atlantic
Abstract

This Law, composed of 273 articles, structured under six main Titles, sets the general guidelines and objectives for: the use and exploitation of water biological resources, the fishery legal system, the rules for the protection of biological resources and aquatic ecosystems, the basic regulation on fishing vessels and ports, and the rules for scientific research and monitoring activities on aquatic biologic resources. Moreover, the Law regulates the licensing procedures for aquaculture as well as for fish and derived products’ processing and commercial activities. In addition, the Law establishes the managing bodies and authorities, and the procedures for monitoring and control purposes. Finally, the Law indicates the liability and sanctions for non-compliance with its norms and for damages to biological resources.

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References - Legislation

Repeals

Fishing Act No. 20/92.

Legislation | Angola | 1992

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 44.398 approving the Regulation on trawl net fishing.

Legislation | Angola | 1962

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Fishing area, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 2/93 regulating sanctions and penalties applicable to fisheries.

Legislation | Angola | 1993

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Decree No. 14/05 approving the Regulation on fishing rights and licensing.

Legislation | Angola | 2005

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Fishing vessel, Authorization/permit, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Executive Decree No. 109/05 approving the table of minimum size and weight for authorized aquatic animal species fishing.

Legislation | Angola | 2005

Keyword: Size, Aquatic animals, Fishery management and conservation, Molluscs, Crustaceans

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Executive Decree No. 159/2006 establishing necessary measures to prevent damage to biological resources and aquatic ecosystems caused by the use of inappropriate fishing methods and gear.

Legislation | Angola | 2006

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Executive Decree No. 160/06 regulating fishing net mesh used by commercial vessels.

Legislation | Angola | 2006

Keyword: Fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Mesh, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Presidential Decree No. 4/13 approving the protecting measures for the Management of Marine Fishing and Aquaculture in 2013.

Legislation | Angola | 2013

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Allocation/quota, Protected fishing area, Mesh, Size, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Presidential Decree No. 139/13 approving the Regulation for Continental Fisheries.

Legislation | Angola | 2013

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Cooperative/producer organization, Artisanal fishing, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 41/05 establishing the General Regulation on Fisheries.

Legislation | Angola | 2005

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Artisanal fishing, Research, Transshipment, Aquatic animals, Protection of species, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Presidential Decree No. 317/11 approving the management marine fishing measures for continental fishing and aquaculture in 2012.

Legislation | Angola | 2011

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Allocation/quota, Protected fishing area, Mesh, Size, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Executive Decree No. 82/13 approving the model form to request a sport and recreational fishing licence.

Legislation | Angola | 2013

Keyword: Non-commercial fishing, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Presidential Decree No. 15/14 approving Management Measures for Marine Fisheries, Continental Fishing and Aquaculture for 2014.

Legislation | Angola | 2014

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Allocation/quota, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Aquaculture, Total allowable catch, Mesh, Transshipment, Bycatch, Artisanal fishing, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Presidential Decree No. 28/15 approving management measures for Marine and Inland Fisheries, and Aquaculture for the year 2015.

Legislation | Angola | 2015

Keyword: Size, Aquatic animals, Fishery management and conservation, Molluscs, Crustaceans, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Access right, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Marine mammals, Mesh, Protected fishing area, Seasons, Total allowable catch, Artisanal fishing, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Presidential Decree No. 93/19 approving the Marine Fisheries, Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture Management Measures for the year 2019.

Legislation | Angola | 2019

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Integrated management, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishery management and conservation, Seasons, Fishing area, Size, Total allowable catch, Research, Fishing vessel, Protected fishing area, Mesh, Offences/penalties, Bycatch, Allocation/quota, Marine mammals, Crustaceans, Marine fishes, Artisanal fishing, Sustainable use, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Processing/handling, Transport/storage, Inspection, High seas, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Presidential Decree No. 130/20 on Management Measures for Marine Fisheries, Inland Fisheries, Aquaculture and Salt production for the Year 2020.

Legislation | Angola | 2020

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Aquaculture, Mariculture, 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, Total allowable catch, Inspection, Mesh, Artisanal fishing, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Law No. 16/05 amending Law No. 6-A/04 on Aquatic Biological resources.

Legislation | Angola | 2005

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Marine fisheries

Source: FAO, FAOLEX