Law No. 6.276 amending Decree-Law No. 221 on fishing activity. Country/Territory Brazil Document type Legislation Date 1975 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Foreign fishing Offences/penalties Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on the date of publication. Abstract This Law amends Decree-Law No. 221 on fishing activity. It establishes new provisions in order to regulate marine foreign fishing within the waters under Brazilian jurisdiction. It establishes foreign vessel requirements, restrictions and sanctions to be paid for illegal activity. Full text Portuguese Website www.planalto.gov.br References - Legislation Amends Decree-Law No. 221 promoting and protecting fishing activity. Legislation | Brazil | 1967 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishing vessel, Non-commercial fishing, Molluscs, Aquatic plants, Marine mammals, Fishing gear/fishing method, Aquaculture, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX