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Law No. 3.802 regulating aquaculture activity within the State of Amazonas.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Amazonas
Document type
Legislation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, Water
Keyword
Aquaculture Agricultural development Authorization/permit Fish products Offences/penalties Classification/declassification Waterworks 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 7 Chapters, regulates aquaculture activity within the State of Amazonas. It specifies the requirements to be met in order to perform any aquaculture activities developed in ponds, dams, streams, creek channels, tanks, among other structures located in urban or rural areas. It applies for and classifies 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.ipaam.br

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Law No. 4.330 regulating aquaculture activity within the State of Amazonas.

Legislation | Brazil | 2016

Keyword: Aquaculture, Mariculture, Agricultural development, Authorization/permit, Fish products, Offences/penalties, Classification/declassification, Basic legislation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX