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Decree-Law No. 40/2017 approving the legal regime for the installation and operation of aquaculture establishments in marine waters, including transitional waters, and inland waters, under the legislative authorization granted by Law No. 37/2016 of 15 December.

Country/Territory
Portugal
Document type
Legislation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Diário da República, Série 1 , No. 67, 4 April 2017.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Basic legislation Aquaculture Mariculture Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit Agricultural development Protection of environment Enforcement/compliance Environmental standards Freshwater pollution Standards
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Decree-Law enters into force on the day after its publication.
Abstract

This Decree-Law, consisting of 48 articles divided into eight Chapters and one Annex, defines the legal regime relating to the installation and operation of aquaculture establishments in marine waters, including transitional waters, and inland waters. Transitional waters are considered to be surface waters in the vicinity of the mouths of rivers, which have a partially salty character as a result of the proximity of coastal waters, but which are significantly influenced by fresh water courses, and, also, the following coastal lagoons of: Ria Formosa, Ria do Alvor, Lagoa de Santo André, Lagoa de Albufeira, Lagoa de Óbidos and Barrinhas de Esmoriz. It applies to aquaculture establishments in marine waters and inland waters, and also to related establishments, located on private property, private domain of the State, public domain of the State and local authorities, including the public water domain. The Decree-Law does not apply to aquaculture stations of the State, aquaculture units or units for holding aquaculture species in captivity for self-consumption, ornamental, educational, technical or scientific exclusive purposes. The Annex lists the wastewater discharge conditions.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
dre.pt

References - Legislation

Amends

Decree-Law No. 278/87 establishing the legal framework governing fishing and mariculture activities in Portuguese territorial waters.

Legislation | Portugal | 1987 (2019)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Mariculture, Enforcement/compliance, Registration, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Regulation No. 14/2000 establishing the requirements for the installation and exploitation of mariculture infrastructures.

Legislation | Portugal | 2000

Keyword: Mariculture, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX