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Law No. 15.647 creating the State Policy for the Sustainable Development of Aquaculture within the State of Rio Grande do Sul.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Rio Grande do Sul
Document type
Legislation
Date
2021
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Fisheries
Keyword
Coastal zone management Ecosystem preservation Environmental planning Pollution control Protection of habitats Policy/planning Aquaculture Mariculture Agricultural development Authorization/permit Fish products Offences/penalties Classification/declassification Basic legislation Sustainable development
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the day of its publication.
Abstract

This Law, consisting of 24 articles divided into eight Chapters, creates the State Policy for the Sustainable Development of Aquaculture within the State of Rio Grande do Sul. The Policy aims at promoting the following issues: sustainable development of aquaculture as a source of food, employment, income and leisure, ensuring the sustainable use of aquatic resources, as well as the optimization of the resulting economic benefits, in harmony with the preservation and conservation of the environment and biodiversity; planning, promotion and inspection of aquaculture activities; preservation, conservation and restoration of aquatic ecosystems; and the socioeconomic and professional development of those involved in aquaculture activities. Beneficiaries of the Policy are individuals and legal entities that carry out activities to breed aquatic organisms in the State, duly registered and classified with the competent body.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
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