Decree No. 4.895 establishing conditions for using water areas for aquaculture purposes. Country/Territory Brazil Document type Regulation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries, Water Keyword Aquaculture Standards Authorization/permit Sustainable use 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 21 articles, establishes the requirements and conditions for using water areas for aquaculture purposes. It specifies that water areas use could be authorized for aquaculture purposes if certain conditions and criteria are satisfied, such as: sustainable development, increase of Brazilian fish caught, social inclusion and food security. Full text Portuguese Website ww.planalto.gov.br References - Legislation Implements Law No. 9.433 creating the National Water Resources Policy, the National Water Resources Management System, regulating Section XIX, Article 21 of the Federal Constitution. Legislation | Brazil | 1997 (2023) Keyword: Framework law, Freshwater resources management, Authorization/permit, Irrigation, Water rights, Water supply, Potable water, Institution, Standards, Freshwater pollution, Offences/penalties, Integrated management, Pollution control, Indigenous peoples Source: FAO, FAOLEX