Regional Legislative Decree No. 14/97/A, modifying Regional Legislative Decree No. 2/83/A establishing norms concerning the preservation of ecological balance, namely through the halting of indiscriminate hunting of dolphins and porpoises which visit the Azores seas.

Country/Territory: Portugal
Territorial subdivision: Azores
Document type: Legislation
Date: 1997
Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Subject: Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword: Marine mammals Offences/penalties Ecosystem preservation Protected area
Geographical area: Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes: This Legislative Decree enters into force upon its official publication.

Abstract: This Legislative Decree envisages to end abuses against nature and preserve the ecological balance, it also establishes sea mammal protection in specified areas.
Full text: Portuguese

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Regional Legislative Decree No. 15/2012/A implementing Directive 2009/147/EC and Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament on protected wildlife within the Autonomous Region of Azores.

Legislation | Portugal | 2012

Keyword: Birds, Endangered species, Wild flora, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of habitats, Basic legislation, Protected area, Protection of species, Wetlands, Access and benefit-sharing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX