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Order No. 130-N regulating fishing activity in certain areas of the State of Maranhão.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Maranhão
Document type
Regulation
Date
1993
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Inland fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Mesh Allocation/quota 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 regulates fishing activity in the dam of "Flores" in the State of Maranhão. It consists of 8 articles specifying authorized fishing gear to be used and establishing the requirements to be satisfied in order to perform this activity into the aforementioned area (fishing net requirements). It also establishes maximum number of fishing vessels (300), maximum quantity of fish landing (20-40 kg per day), etc. Control shall be carried out by the competent authority Ibama. Sanctions for offenders shall be applied in compliance with Act No. 7.679 of 23 November 1988 and Decree-Law No. 211 of 28 February 1967.

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