Decree No. 178 regulating Law No. 16.171 on the creation, trade and transport of stingless bees (meliponíneas) within the State of Santa Catarina. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Santa Catarina Document type Regulation Date 2015 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Apiculture/sericulture Authorization/permit Internal trade International trade Animal production 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 the day of its publication. Abstract This Decree, consisting of 5 Chapters, regulates Law No. 16.171 on the creation, trade and transport of stingless bees (meliponíneas) within the State of Santa Catarina. This Decree is divided as follows: General provisions (Chap. I); Definitions (Chap. II); Criation (Chap. III); Transit (Chap. IV); Trade (Chap. V). Full text Portuguese Website www.normasbrasil.com.br References - Legislation Implements Law No. 16.171 providing for breeding, trade and transport of stingless bees (meliponíneas) within the State of Santa Catarina. Legislation | Brazil | 2013 Keyword: Apiculture/sericulture, Authorization/permit, Internal trade, International trade, Animal production Source: FAO, FAOLEX