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Order No. 229 regulating the capture of ghost crab ('Ucides cordatus' species) in the State of Bahia.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Bahia
Document type
Regulation
Date
1990
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Marine fisheries Crustaceans International trade Aquatic animals
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 the capture of ghost crab ('Ucides cordatus' species) in the State of Bahia. It consists of 5 articles establishing authorized conditions for catching this crab species (prohibiting transport and marketing of every singular crab part: arms, legs, claws, etc.). Controls on such sector shall be under the competence of Ibama. It also establishes 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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