Decree No. 2/022 establishing a Biological Closed Season.
Country
Type of law
Regulation
Abstract
This Decree establishes the biological closed season applicable to fishing activities in waters under the jurisdictional sovereignty of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau and also, throughout the so-called common exploitation zone between the Republic of Guinea-Bissau and the Republic of Senegal. It does not apply to the scientific research activities of the Common Management Agency (AGC) and the Centre for Applied Research (CIPA). The establishment of the Biological Closed Season aims to increase the regeneration capacity of species and the protection of marine ecosystems. The biological closed season is within the month of January of each year with the possibility of being extended until the end of February.
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Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force on the day after its publication.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Boletim Oficial, 4th Supplement, Part I, No. 2.
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Decreto n. 2/022 - Período de repouso biológico.