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Law No. 7.653 amending Law No. 5.197 on fauna protection.

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Type of law
Legislation
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Abstract
This Law amends articles 27, 33 and 34 of Law No. 5.197 on fauna protection. It consists of amending articles prohibiting hunting activity and the use of unauthorized fishing gear. It also prohibits the pollution of rivers originated by water discharge, pesticides, or by unauthorized activity. It specifies sanctions to be paid by offenders for polluting, hunting or fishing activities (including foreign fishing).
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the day of its publication.
Notes
This Act revokes all contrary provisions.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Lei Nº 7.653 - Altera a redação dos arts. 18, 27, 33 e 34 da Lei nº 5.197, de 3 de janeiro de 1967, que dispõe sobre a proteção à fauna, e dá outras providências.