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Order No. N-62 prohibiting Beamtrawlnet fishing into the waters of the State of Paraná.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Paraná
Document type
Regulation
Date
1984
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Offences/penalties 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 Beamtrawlnet fishing into the waters of the State of Paraná. It consists of 3 articles establishing that Beamtrawlnet fishing is strictly prohibited to vessels exceeding 10 gross tonnage. It also establishes that the use of this fishing net only is permitted up to a distance of 3 miles from the coastline and that 'double rig system' only is permitted to fishing vessels not exceeding 10 gross tonnage up to a distance of 1 mile from the coastline. It prescribes sanctions to be paid by offenders in compliance with Decree-Law No. 221 of 28 February 1967.

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