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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