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

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Framework law Basic legislation Marine fisheries Fishing authorization Fishing gear/fishing method Classification/declassification Fish products Fishery management and conservation Fishing area Allocation/quota Research Fishing vessel Policy/planning Prohibited fishing area 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

Geographical area

Africa, Central Africa, Least Developed Countries

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

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References - Legislation

Repeals

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

Legislation | Angola | 1962 | Repealed

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Fishing area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Legislation | Angola | 1993 | Repealed

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fishing Act No. 20/92.

Legislation | Angola | 1992 | Repealed

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Executive Decree No. 159/2006 regulating fishery practices.

Legislation | Angola | 2006

Keyword: Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method

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, Prohibited fishing area, Protected fishing area, Seasons, Total allowable catch

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Legislation | Angola | 2006

Keyword: Fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Mesh

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

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, Prohibited fishing area, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Aquaculture, Total allowable catch, Mesh, Transshipment, Bycatch

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

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Legislation | Angola | 2013

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

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

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

Legislation | Angola | 2005

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX