Law No. 11.959 on Sustainable Development Policy on Fisheries and Aquaculture. Country/Territory Brazil Document type Legislation Date 2009 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Framework law Marine fisheries Aquaculture Mariculture Fishery management and conservation Inland fisheries Policy/planning Agricultural development Community management Sustainable use Non-commercial fishing Artisanal fishing Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic Entry into force notes This Law enters into force 60 days following its publication. Abstract This Law, consisting of 38 articles divided into nine chapters, establishes the National Policy for the Sustainable Development of Aquaculture and Fisheries. This Policy is formulated, coordinated and implemented with the objective of promoting: the sustainable development of fisheries and aquaculture as a source of food, employment, income and leisure, guaranteeing the sustainable use of fishery resources, as well as the optimization of the resulting economic benefits, in harmony with the preservation and conservation of the environment and biodiversity; management, promotion and monitoring of fishing activity; the preservation, conservation and recovery of fishery resources and aquatic ecosystems; the socioeconomic, cultural and professional development of those who carry out the fishing activity, as well as their communities. In addition, it provides main guidelines for the development of Fishery and Aquaculture, with the view to ease the access to structures and instruments required. It pays a special attention to ensuring a sustainable use of the needed resources. Full text Portuguese Website www.planalto.gov.br References - Legislation Amends Decree-Law No. 221 promoting and protecting fishing activity. Legislation | Brazil | 1967 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishing vessel, Non-commercial fishing, Molluscs, Aquatic plants, Marine mammals, Fishing gear/fishing method, Aquaculture, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Act No. 7.679 concerning the prohibition of fishing certain fish species during the season of reproduction. Legislation | Brazil | 1988 Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Seasons, Fishing gear/fishing method, Size, Offences/penalties, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Resolution SEMAC No. 4 Regulates provisions of State Law. 3886 of 28 April 2010 and Federal Law. 11,959, of June 29, 2009 concerning the exercise of fishing activity within the State of Mato Grosso do Sul. Legislation | Brazil | 2011 Keyword: Inland fisheries, Artisanal fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Registration, Research, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Resolution SEMAC No. 5 amending Resolution SEMAC No. 4 of 22 March 2011 regulating State Law No. 3.886 of 28 April 2010 and Federal Law No. 11.959 of 29 June 2009 concerning the exercise of fishing activity within the State of Mato Grosso. Legislation | Brazil | 2014 Keyword: Inland fisheries, Artisanal fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Registration, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Resolution SEMA No. 17/2014 prohibiting the use of gillnets (single or trammel nets) and any kind of cast throw net. Legislation | Brazil | 2014 Keyword: Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Norm MAPA/MPA No. 4 regulating fish caught administrative obligations originating from the fishing or aquaculture activity. Legislation | Brazil | 2014 Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Inspection, Fish products, Fishery management and conservation, Processing/handling, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Classification/declassification Source: FAO, FAOLEX Resolution SEMAC No. 20 regulating Law No. 11.959 on the registration of professional fishers and the issuance of Environmental Permits for Commercial Fishing in the State of Mato Grosso do Sul. Legislation | Brazil | 2014 Keyword: Inland fisheries, Artisanal fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Registration, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree No. 8.425 regulating criteria for the General Fishing Activity registration and the granting of fishing authorization. Legislation | Brazil | 2015 (2019) Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishing authorization, Registration, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Authorization/permit, Artisanal fishing, Gender, Traditional rights/customary rights Source: FAO, FAOLEX