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