Order No. 121-N prohibiting trawl fishing activity into certain areas of the State of Maranhão. País/Territorio Brasil Subdivisión territorial Maranhão Tipo de documento Reglamento Fecha 1993 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Pesca Palabra clave Pesca marítima Crustáceos Zona de protección pesquera Aparejos de pesca/métodos de pesca Manejo y conservación pesquera Animales acuáticos Área geográphica Amazona, Americas, América Latina y el Caribe, Atlántico Norte, América del Sur, Atlántico Sur Entry into force notes This Order enters into force on the date of publication. Resumen This Order prohibits trawl fishing activity into certain areas of the State of Maranhão. It consists of 5 articles prohibiting motor-powered trawl vessel activity within 10 nautical miles from the coastline of the State of Maranhao (including geographical coordinates). Trawling for shrimp is permitted only to vessels not exceeding 10 gross tonnage up to a distance of 3 miles from the aforementioned coordinates. Sanctions for offenders shall be applied in compliance with Decree-Law No. 221 of 28 February 1967 and Act No. 7.679 of 23 November 1988. Texto completo Portugués