Law No. 7847 instituting the Agency for the Development of Fisheries and Aquaculture (ADEPAQ). Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Maranhão Document type Legislation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Aquaculture Fishing area Fishing authorization Fishing charge Fishing gear/fishing method Institution Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit 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 in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Law, composed of 10 articles and divided into 4 chapters, institutes the Agency for the Development of Fisheries and Aquaculture (ADEPAQ), an autonomous legal body subject to Maranhao Secretary for Agriculture and Rural Development. In particular, it reules on its mission, competences, and structure. Full text Portuguese Website www.age.ma.gov.br