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Order No. 68-N establishing a periodical closed season for fishing activity with "zangaria" fishing net into the coastal zones of the State of Maranhão.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Maranhão
Document type
Regulation
Date
1994
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries 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 establishes a periodical closed season for fishing activity with "zangaria" fishing net into the coastal zones of the State of Maranhão. It consists of 4 articles prohibiting the use of the aforementioned fishing gear from 1 July until 30 September of every year. It prescribes controls to be carried out by Ibama and sanctions to be paid by offenders in compliance with Act No. 7.679 of 23 November 1988.

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