Order No. N-56 regulating 'Xiphopenaeus kroyeri' shrimp fishing in the waters of Southern and South-Eastern Regions. Country/Territory Brazil Document type Regulation Date 1984 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Size Mesh Crustaceans Offences/penalties Fishery management and conservation 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 'Xiphopenaeus kroyeri' shrimp fishing in the waters of Southern and South-Eastern Regions. This Order consists of 5 articles establishing: minimum size of this shrimp specie, authorized fishing methods (maximum net extension 12 mts.) and minimum fishing net mesh (24 mm.). It also establishes sanctions to be paid by offenders (including confiscating procedures) in compliance with articles 6, 56, 64 and 71 of Decree-Law No. 221 of 28 February 1967. Full text Portuguese