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Order No. 135-N prohibiting professional fishing with certain fishing gear into the State of Paraná.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Paraná
Document type
Regulation
Date
1994
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Mesh 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 professional fishing with certain fishing gear into the State of Paraná. It consists of 7 articles prohibiting professional fishing with certain fishing nets and methods along estuary areas of the aforementioned State (including sport and professional underwater fishing). This Order also lists authorized fishing gear and lays down conditions and requirements to be used (net mesh, extension, season, etc.). It prescribes sanctions to be paid by offenders in compliance with article 71 of Decree-Law No. 221 of 28 February 1967 and Act No. 7.679 of 23 November 1988.

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