Order No. N-24 establishing periodical closed seasons for fishing activity in the proximity of 'Podocnemis expansa' turtle nest. País/Territorio Brasil Tipo de documento Reglamento Fecha 1987 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Pesca, Especies silvestres y ecosistemas Palabra clave Pesca continental Zona de protección pesquera Infracciones/sanciones Manejo y conservación pesquera Tortugas Temporadas Protecíon de las especies 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 establishes periodical closed seasons for fishing activity in the proximity of 'Podocnemis expansa' turtle nest. It consists of 4 articles listing out all protected areas of fresh waters with relevant seasons in which fishing activity is strictly prohibited in order to protect such turtles during mating period. During prohibited seasons, fishing activity is permitted only beyond 2 km from the river banks. It prescribes sanctions to be paid by offenders in compliance with articles 56 and 71 of Decree-Law No. 221 of 28 February 1967. Texto completo Portugués