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Inter-Ministerial Regulation No. 2 of 9 January 2012 prohibiting Mangrove Crab catching.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Pará
Document type
Regulation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protected area Protection of habitats Crustaceans Protection of species Aquatic animals
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Inter-Ministerial Regulation enters into force on the day of its publication.
Abstract

This Inter-Ministerial Regulation, consisting of 6 articles, prohibits the Mangrove Crab catching (transport, exploitation, processing and trade) of any species of the Ucides cordatus within the States of: Pará, Maranhão, Piauí, Ceará, Rio Grande do Norte, Paraíba, Pernambuco, Alagoas, Sergipe and Bahia, during the period January-March. Sanctions and penalties will be regulated according to the specified legislation.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.ibama.gov.br

References - Legislation

Implements

Decree No. 6.514 establishing penalties and administrative offences for illegal activities against the environment.

Legislation | Brazil | 2008 (2022)

Keyword: Pollution control, Offences/penalties, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 9.605 regulating Criminal and Administrative Penalties relating to behaviour and activities harmful to the environment, and sets forth other provisions.

Legislation | Brazil | 1998 (2014)

Keyword: Enforcement/compliance, Pollution control, Cultural heritage, Offences/penalties, Court/tribunal, Protected area, Environmental fees/charges, Environmental audit, Hunting/capture, Wild flora, Management/conservation, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX