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Act No. 11.699 regulating National Associations, Federations and Confederations of Fishery sector.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Document type
Legislation
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Cooperative/producer organization Institution
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the day of its publication.
Abstract

This Law, consisting of 11 aricles, establishes that National Associations, Federations and Confederations of Fishery sector are recognized as workers' boards in the artisanal fishing sector (with autonomous legal framework, as states article 8 of the Federal Constitution).

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.planalto.gov.br

References - Legislation

Amends

Decree-Law No. 221 promoting and protecting fishing activity.

Legislation | Brazil | 1967

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishing vessel, Non-commercial fishing, Molluscs, Aquatic plants, Marine mammals, Fishing gear/fishing method, Aquaculture, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX