Decree-Law No. 49-A/2012 creating the General Directorate of Natural Resources, Safety and Maritime Services (DGRM). Country/Territory Portugal Document type Legislation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República, I Serie, No. 43, Supplement, 29 February 2012, pp. 914(2-6). Subject Fisheries Keyword Institution Processing/handling Marine fisheries Aquaculture 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 first day of the month after its publication. Abstract This Decree-Law, consisting of 14 articles and 1 Annex, creates the General Directorate of Natural Resources, Safety and Maritime Services (DGRM) under the Ministry of Agriculture, Sea, Environment and Territorial Planning. This Decree-Law defines mission and competences of the above mentioned institution. In particular, the DGRM shall implement policies in the field of fisheries, aquaculture, fish processing, marine preservation, and control on marine fisheries. Full text Portuguese Website www.dre.pt References - Legislation Repeals Decree No. 9/2007 regulating the General Directorate for Fisheries and Aquaculture (DGPA) of the Ministry for Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries. Legislation | Portugal | 2007 Keyword: Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Source: FAO, FAOLEX