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

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 as for fish and derived products’ processing and commercial activities. In addition, the Law establishes the managing bodies and authorities, and the procedures for monitoring and control purposes. Finally, the Law indicates the liability and sanctions for non-compliance with its norms and for damages to biological resources.