Ministerial Decree amending Inter-Ministerial Decree of 27 December 1991 creating the marine nature reserve "Capo Rizzuto". Country/Territory Italy Document type Regulation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Fisheries Keyword Marine area Protected area Zoning Prohibited fishing area Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe Entry into force notes The Decree has entered into force on 23 May 2002. Abstract Inter-Ministerial Decree of 27 December 1991 is hereby entirely replaced. The present Ministerial Decree, in compliance with the provisions and principles set out in Act No. 979 of 31 December 1982 as well as Act No. 394 of 6 December 1991, provides for the creation of the protected marine area "Capo Rizzuto", which is delimited by the line joining the points referred to in article 3 (including the coastal territories pertaining to the maritime domain). The aims pursued by establishing the marin Full text Italian Website www.minambiente.it References - Legislation Implements Act No. 979 making provisions for the safeguard of the sea. Legislation | Italy | 1982 Keyword: Marine pollution, Basic legislation, Pollution control, Protected area, Marine area, Coastal zone management, Disasters Source: FAO, FAOLEX Act No. 394 laying down the legal framework for protected areas. Legislation | Italy | 1991 (1998) Keyword: Basic legislation, Protected area, Marine area, Management/conservation, Institution, Biodiversity, Offences/penalties, Marine protected areas Source: FAO, FAOLEX