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Presidential Decree No. 84/21 on Management Measures for Marine Fisheries, Inland Fisheries, Aquaculture and Salt production for the Year 2021.

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Source

Abstract
This Presidential Decree establishes the Management Measures for Marine Fisheries, Inland Fisheries, Aquaculture and Salt production for the Year 2021. These measures, consisting of 29 articles, aim to adjust the capacity of catches and fishing effort to the available potential of aquatic biological resources, to promote sustainable aquaculture, to increase and improve the quality of salt. In addition, they aim to monitor and regulate the following issues: salt production units, closed seasons, mesh sizes, the directed fishing and by-catches, biological sampling, the obligation to provide statistical information, the limits of the fishing quota for the year 2021, the substitution regime for boats, reserved areas, prohibitions, compliance with maritime safety rules, seal fishing management, continental fishing, fishing without granting fishing rights, aquaculture, offences and penalties, etc.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Presidential Decree enters into force on the day of its publication.
Repealed
Yes
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Decreto Presidencial n. 84/21 - Medidas de Gestão das Pescarias Marinhas, da Pesca Continental, da Aquicultura e do Sal para o ano 2021.