Regional Decree No. 14/90/M creating the Special Protected Area of 'Ilhas Desertas'. Country/Territory Madeira Islands (Portugal) Document type Regulation Date 1990 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República No. 118/90 (Series I), 23 May 1990, pp. 2336-2338. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area Marine mammals Animal welfare Ecosystem preservation Fishing authorization Offences/penalties Authorization/permit Entry into force notes This Regional Decree shall enter into force the day after publication. Abstract This Regional Decree creates the Special Protected Area of 'Ilhas Desertas' within the archipelago of Madeira in order to preserve natural ecosystem and in particular to protect monk seal (Monachus monachus). It consists of 16 articles and 1 table establishing the legal regime governing the aforementioned protected area, specifying its geographical limits, fishing restrictions and requirements to be met in order to obtain an authorization for performing fishing activity, etc. Sanctions to be paid by offenders are specified in the text. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Amended by Regional Decree No. 9/95/M amending Regional Decree No. 14/90/M creating the Special Protected Area of 'Ilhas Desertas'. Legislation | Madeira Islands (Portugal) | 1995 Keyword: Protected area, Marine mammals, Animal welfare, Ecosystem preservation, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX