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Order No. 41 prohibiting artisanal fishing net use between 1 September and 31 January within certain inland waters.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Document type
Regulation
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Inland fisheries Protected fishing area Artisanal fishing Seasons Fishing gear/fishing method 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 artisanal fishing net use (called 'malhadeira') between 1 September and 31 January within the following lakes: Aramanai, Mauari, Itarim, Buiuçu, Maracá, Enseada Grande, Tomé, Munguba, Feliciano, Laguinho and Santa Terezinha. Permanent prohibition within the rivers: 'Aritapera' and 'Amazoninha' estuary until 'Santo André' estuary. It also prohibits 'Liposarcus pardalis' trade, including in fish meal trade for a period of three years. Canoes must not exceed the number of three per fisherman/collector. Each canoe only may use five 'malhadeiras' not exceeding 150m of extension (with minimum mesh of 7cm). Sanctions shall be regulate by Decree No. 3.179 of 21 September 1999.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.localizer-net.com.br