Law No. 0611 creating the Amapá Fisheries Agency (PESCAP). País/Territorio Brasil Subdivisión territorial Amapá Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2001 (2007) Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Pesca Palabra clave Institución Pesca marítima Pesca continental Acuicultura Marinocultura Procedimientos judiciales/procedimientos administrativos Área geográphica Amazona, Americas, América Latina y el Caribe, Atlántico Norte, América del Sur, Atlántico Sur Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the day of its publication. Resumen This Law, consisting of 9 articles and one Annex, creates the Amapá Fisheries Agency (PESCAP). It establishes composition, duties and responsibilities of PESCAP, as a State authority, with legal personality under public law, linked to the State Secretariat for Rural Development, with administrative and financial autonomy, headquarters and jurisdiction in the Macapá Region. PESCAP has the purpose to implement a state policy aimed at supporting the development of artisanal and industrial fishing activities, aquaculture and other related activities specified in the text. Texto completo Portugués Página web www.al.ap.gov.br