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Legislative Decree No. 1/2018 establishing the special legal regime for the protection and conservation of sea turtles in Cape Verde.

Country/Territory
Cabo Verde
Document type
Regulation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Boletim Oficial, I Serie No. 31.
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Bycatch Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Protected area Protection of species Turtles Use restrictions Wild fauna Marine area
Geographical area
Africa, Atlantic Ocean Islands, North Atlantic, Sahel, Small Island Developing States, Western Africa
Entry into force notes
This Legislative Decree enters into force on the day after its publication.
Abstract

This Legislative Decree, consisting of 44 articles divided into six Chapters, establishes the special legal regime for the protection and conservation of sea turtles in Cape Verde. It applies to the different species of living or non-living sea turtles, which are in the maritime zone under the jurisdiction of the State of Cape Verde. It includes as well as remains and products obtained or derived from sea turtles species as follows: a) Meat; b) Bones; c) Shell; d) Plastron; e) Eggs; f) Skin; g) Fat (lard); h) Blood; i) Male sexual organ; etc. It also regulates their supervision, criminal and administrative restrictions.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.legis-palop.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Law No. 25/IX/2018 on the legislative authorization to the Government to approve the special legal regime for the protection and conservation of sea turtles.

Legislation | Cabo Verde | 2018

Keyword: Biodiversity, Protection of species, Turtles, Offences/penalties, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Wildlife products, Endangered species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amends

Decree-Law No. 53/2005 defining the Policy on Sustainable Exploitation of Fisheries Resources.

Legislation | Cabo Verde | 2005

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Monitoring, Data collection/reporting, Fishing gear/fishing method, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX