Presidential Decree No. 139/13 approving the Regulation for Continental Fisheries. Country/Territory Angola Document type Regulation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing area Fishing authorization Fishing gear/fishing method Inspection Offences/penalties Cooperative/producer organization Geographical area Africa, Central Africa, Least Developed Countries Entry into force notes This Presidential Decree enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Presidential Decree, consisting of 11 Chapters, divided into 35 articles, approves the Regulation for Continental Fisheries. It establishes norms regulating fishing activities within continental waters under the jurisdiction of the Republic of Angola. It applies to all National individuals, cooperatives or associations, who perform any activities related to fisheries sector. it also provides for preservation measures to protect fisheries resources, authorised species, their specificity and Full text Portuguese Website www.legis-palop.org References - Legislation Implements Law No. 6-A/04 on Aquatic Biological Resources (new Fishing Act). Legislation | Angola | 2004 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 Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree No. 43/05 on Fisheries Control. Legislation | Angola | 2005 Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Fishing vessel, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX