Order No. 42 prohibiting certain fishing gear within estuary areas of the State of State of São Paulo. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision São Paulo Document type Regulation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Protected fishing area Artisanal fishing Seasons Fishing gear/fishing method Mesh Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries 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 certain fishing gear within estuary areas of the State of São Paulo. It specifies the prohibition of use: motor-powered trawl fishing net, trammel net with minimum mesh not exceedin 70mm, hand cast net (with mesh not exceeding 50mm for fish and 26mm for shrimp fishing), fish spear. Shrimp fishing is allowed with the artisanal gear called "gerival", satisfying the established requirements. Sanctions for illegal activity shall be regulated by Decree No. 3.179 of 21 September 1999. Full text Portuguese Website www.localizer-net.com.br