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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