Law No. 516 providing for fishing activity in the State of Roraima and establishing measures to protect aquatic animals. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Roraima Document type Legislation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Fishing gear/fishing method Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Aquatic animals Artisanal fishing Protected fishing area Non-commercial fishing Research Authorization/permit Fish products Internal trade International trade Processing/handling Geographical area Americas, South America Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Law, consisting of 31 articles, provides for fishing activity in the State of Roraima and establishing measures to protect aquatic animals. This Law applies to natural and legal persons who fish or are engaged in the activities of trade, industrialization, processing and transportation of fish products in the State of Roraima. The State Foundation for Environment, Science and Technology (FEMACT) is the public entity responsible for monitoring all its phases, which include capture, extractio Full text Portuguese Website www.tjrr.jus.br