Decree No. 68.459 regulating fishing, with a view to the rational use and conservation of the living resources of the Brazilian territorial sea.
Country
Type of law
Regulation
Abstract
This Decree establishes rational use and conservation policy of marine living resources. It specifies fishing areas to be exploited, laying down the requirements to be satisfied by national or foreign vessels in order to obtain a fishing licence (including taxes to be paid). It also establishes controls to be carried out by ministerial authorities (SUDEPE) and sanctions to be paid by offenders.
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Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force on the date of publication.
Notes
This Decree revokes all contrary provisions, in particular Decrees No. 58.696 of 22 June 1966 and No. 65.005 of 18 August 1969.
Repealed
Yes
Publication reference
Legislação Federal de Meio Ambiente, Vol. II, Brasília 1996, pp. 704-712.
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
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