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. Full text Portuguese