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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.

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