Decree No. 43/2003 on Marine Fisheries’ Regulation (REPMAR).

This Decree, composed of 6 articles and IX Annex, approves the General Regulation on Marine Fisheries (REPMAR). The Regulation, composed of IX Chapters, defines marine fisheries’ territorial application, regulates fishing activities, their general management, total allowable catch, fishing quotas and related authorization releases, participatory fishery management procedures, and fishing gears/methods. Moreover, the Regulation defines the functions, structure and competences of the Fishery Management Commission. In addition, it provides a classification of fishing vessels and fishing types (traditional, semi-industrial and industrial). Furthermore, it rules on fishing licenses and fish resources’ conservation. Finally, it defines monitoring and inspection procedures.