Order No. 22-N regulating fishing activity into the State of Minas Gerais. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Minas Gerais Document type Regulation Date 1993 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Inland fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Size Mesh 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 into the State of Minas Gerais. It consists of 8 articles establishing the requirements to be met in order to perform fishing activity in the aforementioned State. It specifies fishing gear, methods, fishing areas, etc. It also prohibits the use of certain fishing methods and establishes minimum mesh and maximum extension for certain fishing nets. It prescribes sanctions to be paid by offenders in compliance with Decree-Law No. 221 of 28 February 1967 and Act No. 7.679 of 23 November 1988. Full text Portuguese