Law No. 2.423 regulating State inland waters’ fisheries. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Rio de Janeiro Document type Legislation Date 1995 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Authorization/permit Fishing authorization Fishing gear/fishing method Freshwater fishes Inland fisheries Basic legislation Fishery management and conservation 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, composed of 6 articles, regulates fishing activities in Rio de Janeiro State inland water courses. In particular, it establishes that the fish spawning cycle, and prohibits fishing activity during the period from October 1 to 30 January in all water courses in the State of Rio de Janeiro to fish with the use of specific fishing methods or any toxic substance that facilitates the capture of fish. The Law compels the Government to regulate the implementation of this Law within 60 days. Full text Portuguese Website www.senado.gov.br