Fisheries Law No. 22/2013.

This Law, consisting of 4 Titles divided in 112 articles and a Glossary, establishes the new Fisheries basic legislation to be applied in Mozambique. This Law aims at establishing the legal regime for all fishing activities and all complementary related activities performed by National or foreign fishing vessels operating in waters under Mozambican jurisdiction in order to implement measures on protection, management and sustainable use of the National biological aquatic resources. The Law applies for all activities related to fisheries sector (including fishing in high-seas, third countries jurisdictional waters, aquaculture, mariculture, etc.). General provisions (Title I).
Title II deals with Fishing activities and complementary related activities and establishes the legal regime for the fishing policy, fishing development plan, property of the fisheries resources, classification, etc. Chapter 2 deals with marine fisheries and continental fisheries, measures for management and conservation, protected areas, small scale and artisanal fishing, concession and duration of the fishing rights, fishing permits requirements and authorised fishing methods. Chapter 3 deals with aquaculture and mariculture activities, specifying requirements, controls and taxes to be paid. Chapters 4 establishes the requirements to be satisfied to perform fishing complementary related activities.
Titles III specifies control, offences and penalties to be applied for illegal fishing activities (including for hygienic and sanitary reasons). Title IV concerns the Final provisions.