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Order No. 121-N prohibiting trawl fishing activity into certain areas of the State of Maranhão.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Maranhão
Document type
Regulation
Date
1993
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Crustaceans Protected fishing area Fishing gear/fishing method Fishery management and conservation Aquatic animals
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 trawl fishing activity into certain areas of the State of Maranhão. It consists of 5 articles prohibiting motor-powered trawl vessel activity within 10 nautical miles from the coastline of the State of Maranhao (including geographical coordinates). Trawling for shrimp is permitted only to vessels not exceeding 10 gross tonnage up to a distance of 3 miles from the aforementioned coordinates. Sanctions for offenders shall be applied in compliance with Decree-Law No. 221 of 28 February 1967 and Act No. 7.679 of 23 November 1988.

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