Interministerial Norm No. 1 on the prohibition of fishing the oceanic whitetip shark (Carcharhinus longimanus) fish species.

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Fishery management and conservation Offences/penalties Cartilaginous fishes Protection of species

Geographical area

Americas, South America

Entry into force notes

This Norm enters into force on the day of its publication.

Abstract

This Interministerial Norm, consisting of 4 articles, establishes the prohibition of fishing the oceanic whitetip shark (Carcharhinus longimanus) fish species. It specifies protecting measures in order to prohibit the above mentioned fish species within the waters under Brazilian jurisdiction. In particular it applies for: fishing, possession on board, transhipment, landing, storage, transport and trade of whitetip shark. Fishing vessels, professional fishing or sport fishing persons, as well as

Full text

Portuguese

Website

www.in.gov.br

References - Legislation

Implements

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

Keyword: Offences/penalties, Court/tribunal, Protected area, Environmental fees/charges, Environmental audit, Hunting/capture, Wild flora, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX