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

Country/Territory
Angola
Document type
Regulation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Diário da República, I Série, No. 8.
Subject
Fisheries
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
Geographical area
Africa, Central Africa, Least Developed Countries, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Presidential Decree enters into force on the day of its publication.
Abstract

This Presidential Decree, consisting of 27 articles, approves management measures for Marine and Inland Fisheries, and Aquaculture for the year 2015. These Measures, consisting of 27 articles, are mainly aimed at adjusting the capacity of catches to the available potential of aquatic biological resources and aquaculture, regulating the monitoring and use of Continuous Monitoring Equipment (EMC) and GPS, prohibited seasons, authorised mesh size by fishing gear, catches, biological sampling, the obligation to report statistical information, the catch quota limits for the year 2015, total allowable catch, fishing effort limit, vessels substitution regime, reserved and fishing areas, prohibitions, percentage of catches, weight and minimum sizes, compliance with maritime safety standards, management of seals, continental artisanal fisheries, aquaculture, transshipments of fish and fishing without concession of fishing rights. Offences and penalties are specified in the text.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.legis-palop.org

References - Legislation

Implements

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

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

Legislation | Angola | 2004 (2005)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX