Regional Decree No. 21/93 approving Decree-Law No. 19/93 (defining protected areas). Country/Territory Portugal Territorial subdivision Azores Document type Regulation Date 1993 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República No. 298/93 (I-A), 23 December 1993, pp. 7137 and 7138. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area Institution Offences/penalties Community management Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe Abstract This Regional Decree approves Decree-Law 19/93 establishing protected areas in order to manage wildlife communities. It consists of 13 articles specifying requirements and purposes to be satisfied by protected areas. It establishes composition, duties and competencies of regional administrations, different types and classifications of protected areas, controls and sanctions to be applied for offenders, as well as public and private protected areas requirements, etc. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Implements Decree-Law No. 19/93 defining protected areas. Legislation | Portugal | 1993 Keyword: Protected area, Community management Source: FAO, FAOLEX