Law No. 16.748 amending Law No. 15.736 on the Policy on aquaculture within the continental waters of the State of Santa Catarina. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Santa Catarina Document type Legislation Date 2015 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Aquaculture Mariculture Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Authorization/permit 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 amends the State Policy on sustainable development of aquaculture within the inland waters of the State of Santa Catarina. Amendments regulate fish farming activity in cages system performed in inland waters, bays and estuaries within the State of Santa Catarina and establishes that aquaculture will be authorised only if the requirements established by the competent organs of the State are met. Full text Portuguese Website www.normasbrasil.com.br References - Legislation Amends Law No. 15.736 establishing the Policy on aquaculture within the continental waters of the State of Santa Catarina. Legislation | Brazil | 2012 Keyword: Aquaculture, Agricultural development, Aquatic animals, Fish products, Molluscs, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Crustaceans, Biodiversity, Basic legislation Source: FAO, FAOLEX