Executive Decree No. 159/2006 establishing necessary measures to prevent damage to biological resources and aquatic ecosystems caused by the use of inappropriate fishing methods and gear.
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Type of law
Legislation
Abstract
Under the Aquatic Biological Resources Law, the State is obliged to adopt necessary measures to prevent damage to biological resources and aquatic ecosystems caused by the use of fishing methods and gear that are inappropriate for the objectives of sustainable use of resources and responsible fishing. This Decree, composed of four articles, regulates the fishery practices allowed in Angola. The Decree provides a detailed classification on fishing methods and fishing nets as well as on the prohibited fishing practices.
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Date of text
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Diário da República, I Série, No. 155, 26 December 2006.
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Decreto Executivo n. 159/06 - Define medidas necessárias para prevenir danos aos recursos biológicos e ecossistemas aquáticos causados pelo uso de métodos e artes de pesca inadequados.