Financial Obligations: Why Some Brazilians Will Have to Pay Up to R$100,000 in November

Discover the conditions under which professionals could be charged up to R$100,000 if they fail to comply with labor regulations.

From November 1, 2023 to February 28, 2024, a group of Brazilian citizens must remain vigilant. This is because, if they adopt a specific conduct, they will be required to pay an amount of up to R$100,000. So, the dilemma arises: will these individuals need to pay money to practice their professions? Learn more below.

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In this scenario, in São Paulo, the continental closed season in the Paraná and Southeastern Atlantic river basins will extend during these months. The Fisheries Institute, associated with the São Paulo Department of Agriculture and Supply, provides these details.

Continue reading to find out how the closed season could affect local workers. Also, understand why these Brazilians could face a possible charge of up to R$100,000.

Closed season in the São Paulo region

The Piracema closed season represents an action aimed at preserving ichthyological reproduction. During this period, fishing activities for certain fish are prohibited or heavily regulated, ensuring that the species complete their reproductive cycles and continue to exist.

In this sense, Paula Maria Gênova de Castro, a specialist at the Fisheries Institute, reports that the fishing restriction covers all endemic species in the basin, such as curimbatá, pintado, dourado, mandis, piaus, traíra, piranhas, lambaris, acará and others.

However, exogenous, allochthonous, invasive, hybrid and Malayan shrimp fish are allowed to be caught. However, fishermen, whether professional or amateur, cannot be on board vessels and must use tools such as handlines, rods or reels. For fishing enthusiasts, the catch limit is ten kilograms.

Penalty of up to R$ 100 thousand

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Failure to comply with the closed season guidelines may result in penalties, as per Federal Decree 6,514/2008. Situations that result in fines include:

• Fishing activities;
• Sale;
• Transport and internationalization;
• Unlicensed storage.

In short, by committing any of these acts, those involved risk penalties ranging from R$700 to R$100,000, with an additional R$20 for each kilo or fraction of fish caught. Therefore, respecting these rules is crucial both to protect aquatic ecosystems and to maintain the viability of fishing in the area, avoiding unexpected financial burdens on the community.