Law No. 3.437 regulating aquaculture activity within the State of Rondônia.

Subject

Fisheries, Water

Keyword

Aquaculture Agricultural development Authorization/permit Fish products Offences/penalties Classification/declassification Basic legislation Freshwater pollution Pollution control

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 8 Chapters, regulates aquaculture activity within the State of Rondônia. It defines all sectors related to this sector and specifies the requirements to be met in order to perform any aquaculture activity. Chapter four and five specify licensing for aquaculture activities should be carried out in harmony to environmental sector, according to Federal Law No. 12.651. It applies for and classifications for aquaculture sustainable exploitation and management, regulated by the competent State authority, which will be responsible to issue environmental licensing. It prescribes also for offences and penalties for illegal activities.

Full text

Portuguese

Website

www.normasbrasil.com.br

References - Legislation

Amends

Law No. 12.651 on the protection of Native Forests.

Legislation | Brazil | 2012 (2023)

Keyword: Framework law, Plant protection, Protected area, Protection forest, Public forest, Right of use, Traditional rights/customary rights, Forest management/forest conservation, Forest fires, Forestry protection measures, Family farming, Authorization/permit, Protection of species, Sustainable development, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Land tenure, Land-use planning, Freshwater pollution, Water conservation zone, Pollution control, Management/conservation, Wild flora, Zoning, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX