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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