Regional Legislative Decree No. 11/95/M regulating the exercise of underwater fishing in the Autonomous Region of Madeira. Country/Territory Madeira Islands (Portugal) Document type Legislation Date 1995 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República No. 141/95, 21 June 1995, pp. 4020 and 4021. Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Non-commercial fishing Fishing gear/fishing method Fishery management and conservation Abstract This Legislative Decree defines underwater fishing as sports fishing involving partial or total immersion. Such fishing does not authorize the use of breathing apparatus other than snorkels. It is strictly prohibited to sell, directly or indirectly, fish products. It is also prohibited to use air-compressed guns, and to transport guns outside water. Underwater fishing is prohibited at a distance less than 300 meters from shore lines. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Implements Decree No. 45.116 regulating sport fishing (1963). Legislation | Portugal | 1963 Keyword: Non-commercial fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX