Regional Legislative Decree No. 15/2013/M approving the Regulation for Observation of Marine Vertebrates within the Autonomous Region of Madeira. Country/Territory Portugal Territorial subdivision Madeira Document type Regulation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Aquatic animals Birds Mammals Marine area Marine mammals Migratory species Tourism Turtles Inspection Offences/penalties Protection of species Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Regional Legislative Decree enters into force 120 days after its publication. Abstract This Regional Legislative Decree approves the Regulation for Observation of Marine Vertebrates within the Autonomous Region of Madeira. The Regulation, consisting of 3 Chapters and 2 Annexes establishes specific requirements to be satisfied in order to observe marine vertebrates, in particular for: marine mammals, marine turtles and pelagic marine birds, within the inland waters in territorial sea and the Exclusive Economic Sub-zone of Madeira. It is divided as follows: General provisions (Chap Full text Portuguese Website www.dr.pt