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Decree-Law No. 1.217 of 9 May 1972 regulating fisheries incentives.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Document type
Legislation
Date
1972
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishing vessel Subsidy/incentive Tax/levy
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force on 1º January 1973.
Abstract

The Decree-Law maintains in force until 1977 the incentives set forth in articles 73, 78, 80 and 81 of Decree-Law No. 221 of 28 February 1967. It establishes the competence of the Ministry of Agriculture to fix priority criteria according to geographic regions, production sectors and fish species for the Fisheries Development Superintendence (SUDEPE) further approval of projects on fishing fiscal incentives. The Decree modifies articles 74 and 77 of the Decree-Law No. 221 of 28 February 1967 and delegates to the Ministry of Finance the power to concede until 1977 tax exemptions over industrialized products to vessels used for commercial or scientific fishing purposes.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.senado.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