Order No. 1.583 regulating sport and competitive fishing. Country/Territory Brazil Document type Regulation Date 1989 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Inland fisheries Marine fisheries Non-commercial fishing Fishing gear/fishing method Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit 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 sport and competitive fishing. It consists of 17 articles establishing the requirements to be satisfied in order to obtain a sport and competitive fishing licence (including authorized fishing methods, vessel to be used, maximum quantity of catch for each fisherman, rules of fishing competitions, taxes to be paid, etc.) It also establishes sanctions to be paid by offenders in compliance with Decree-Law No. 221 of 28 February 1967. Full text Portuguese