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Order No. N-24 establishing periodical closed seasons for fishing activity in the proximity of 'Podocnemis expansa' turtle nest.

Pays/Territoire
Brésil
Type du document
Règlement
Date
1987
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Sujet
Pêche, Espèces sauvages et écosystèmes
Mot clé
Pêche continentale Zone de pêche protégée Infractions/sanctions Gestion et conservation des pêches Tortues Périodes Protection des espèces
Aire géographique
Amazone, Amériques, Amérique latine et Caraïbes, Atlantique Nord, Amérique du Sud, Atlantique Sud
Entry into force notes
This Order enters into force on the date of publication.
Résumé

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.

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