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Order No. 120-N prohibiting Beamtrawlnet fishing into "Araruama" lake.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Document type
Regulation
Date
1993
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Inland fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Protected fishing area Fishery management and conservation
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Order enters into force on the date of publication.
Abstract

This Order prohibits Beamtrawlnet fishing into "Araruama" lake. It consists of 5 articles specifying fishing areas in which Beamtrawlnet fishing is strictly prohibited and listing authorized fishing gear to be used in the aforementioned lake (including its requirements). It prescribes sanctions to be paid by offenders in compliance with Decree-Law No. 221 of 28 February 1967 and Act No. 7.679 of 23 November 1988.

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