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Decree No. 7.862 establishing the Regulation on aquaculture activity within the State of Goiás.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Goiás
Document type
Regulation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Aquaculture Monitoring Research Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Fish products Standards Stock enhancement/repopulation Classification/declassification Biodiversity Aquatic animals Fishery management and conservation Protection of species Trade in species
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 8 Chapters and 8 Annexes, establishes the Regulation on aquaculture activity within the State of Goiás. This State Regulation establishes administrative proceedings for regulating, managing and licensing any activity related to aquaculture within the State. This Regulation aims at promoting: development of aquaculture, guaranteeing the sustainable use of fisheries resources, as well as the optimization of the economic benefits, according to the harmonisation of the environmental preservation and the conservation of biodiversity; planning, promotion and control over aquaculture activity; socio-economic, cultural and professional development of people and communities involved in aquaculture activities. It is divided as follows: General provisions (Chap. I); Definitions (Chap. II); Sustainability of using fisheries resources in aquaculture (Chap. III); Aquaculture (Chap. IV); Ornamental Aquaculture (Chap. V); Taxes (Chap. VI); Inspection (Chap. VII); Final provisions (Chap. VIII). Annexes list standards, criteria and classification of aquaculture products.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.gabinetecivil.goias.gov.br

References - Legislation

Implements

Law No. 13.025 regulating fisheries, aquaculture and aquatic fauna protection within the State of Goiás.

Legislation | Brazil | 1997 (2021)

Keyword: Aquaculture, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Inspection, Monitoring, Transport/storage, Inland fisheries, Authorization/permit, Aquatic animals, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX