Law No. 16.171 providing for breeding, trade and transport of stingless bees (meliponíneas) within the State of Santa Catarina. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Santa Catarina Document type Legislation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Apiculture/sericulture Authorization/permit Internal trade International trade Animal production 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 7 articles, establishes requirements for breeding, trade and transport of stingless bees (meliponíneas) within the State of Santa Catarina. It authorizes the creation, management and other activities involving stingless bee colonies within rural and urban areas of each municipality, subject to the provisions of the Municipal Plan through the issuance of Animal Transit Guide (GTA), issued by the Integrated Agricultural Development Company of Santa Catarina (ClDASC). Full text Portuguese Website www.normasbrasil.com.br References - Legislation Implemented by Decree No. 178 regulating Law No. 16.171 on the creation, trade and transport of stingless bees (meliponíneas) within the State of Santa Catarina. Legislation | Brazil | 2015 Keyword: Apiculture/sericulture, Authorization/permit, Internal trade, International trade, Animal production Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Law No. 17.099 amending Law No. 16.171 providing for the breeding, trade and transportation of stingless bees (meliponinhas) in the State of Santa Catarina". Legislation | Brazil | 2017 Keyword: Apiculture/sericulture, Authorization/permit, Internal trade, International trade, Classification/declassification, Agricultural development, Animal production Source: FAO, FAOLEX