Law No. 0898 defining and regulating Aquaculture activity within the State of Amapá. País/Territorio Brasil Subdivisión territorial Amapá Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2005 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Pesca Palabra clave Legislación básica Acuicultura Marinocultura Autorización/permiso Procedimientos judiciales/procedimientos administrativos Contaminación de las aguas dulces Normas sobre calidad ambiental Normas Protección del medio ambiente 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 34 articles divided into seven Chapters, defines and regulates Aquaculture activity within the State of Amapá. Aquaculture is classified according to the objectives of producers: Producers dedicated to the production and commercialization of larvae, seeds and alevins [a) classified as alevineI those with a minimum size of 3-4 cm; b) classified as alevineII those with medium above 4 cm. c) fish exceeding 10 cm classified as juvenile]. Ornamental fish producers dedicated to the production and commercialization of fish that will be used as ornamental or aquarium species. Population and repopulation will be done through previous environmental licensing with native species: Recomposition of the aquatic fauna in cases of anthropic action harmful to the natural population; Fishing management; Assist in pest control and environmental imbalances. The use of exotic and allochthonous species is prohibited for settlement and restocking purposes. Bait Producers whose performing work of reproduction, breeding and commercialization of fish used as live bait in amateur and commercial fishing. In addition, it establishes events that will be considered as environmental impacts resulting from Aquaculture: Introduction of exotic animal or plant species that may alter the natural frequency of occurrence of the populations or the possibilities of survival of any native species; Introduction of exotic species that may alter the genetic nature of native species, so called genetic contamination; Introduction of diseases and parasites in the natural environment and/or aquifers, originating from other river basins; Introduction of native species in the natural environment, also called genetic contamination. Use of water not complying with standards regarding the protection of springs; Use of protected areas by law, especially those described in Federal, State and Municipal Legislation. Texto completo Portugués Página web www.al.ap.gov.br