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Act No. 7.643 prohibiting the catching of Cetaceans.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Document type
Legislation
Date
1987
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Endangered species Marine mammals Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Protection of species
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on the date of publication.
Abstract

This Act prohibits the fishing of all Cetacean species. It consists of 5 articles specifying conditions of the aforementioned prohibition and establishing controls to be carried out and sanctions to be paid by offenders.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.bdtextual.senado.gov.br

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Order No. 5 regulating maritime traffic in order to protect dolphins in the archipelago of Fernando de Noronha Island.

Legislation | Brazil | 1995

Keyword: Marine mammals, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 2.306 prohibiting intentional disturb of all species of cetaceans into the brazilan territorial sea.

Legislation | Brazil | 1990

Keyword: Marine mammals, Marine area, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX