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Legislative Decree No. 2/2015 amending Decree-Law No. 53/2005 on the Policy on Sustainable Exploitation of Fisheries Resources, approved by Decree-Law No. 53/2005.

Country/Territory
Cabo Verde
Document type
Regulation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Boletim Oficial, Série I, No. 59.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishing vessel Foreign fishing Data collection/reporting Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Africa, AFRICA FAO, 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 6 Chapters, amends and re-publishes Decree-Law No. 53/2005 on the Policy on Sustainable Exploitation of Fisheries Resources, approved by Decree-Law No. 53/2005. It establishes, as consecrating evidence, information from the continuous monitoring system of satellite vessels (VMS - Vessel Monitoring System), as well as witness statements, expert reports and photographs, and increasing offences and penalties for related illegal activities.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.legis-palop.org

References - Legislation

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

Repeals

Decree-Law No. 17/87 defining general principles of fisheries resources policy.

Legislation | Cabo Verde | 1987

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Legislative Decree No. 2/2020 approving the general regime regulating fishing activities in national maritime waters and the high seas.

Legislation | Cabo Verde | 2020

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, High seas, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, Data collection/reporting, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation, Monitoring, Inspection, Non-commercial fishing, Artisanal fishing, Protection of species, Food quality control/food safety, Fish products, Aquatic animals, Endangered species, Marine fishes, Marine mammals, Precautionary principle

Source: FAO, FAOLEX