This Law concerns production, protection and inspection of aquatic animals, establishing provisions to be applied on marine and inland fisheries (including aquaculture). It consists of 9 chapters divided into 41 articles defining fisheries sector and specifying the requirements to be satisfied in order to obtain a fishing licence, defining fishing areas, fishing gear, etc. This Law regulates fishing activity within the country, by the issuing of a fishing licence (procedure and conditions specified in the text). Fishermen may create Fisheries production/sale Cooperative in compliance with Laws No. 2834, No. 2836 and No. 1163. The Law lists prohibited fishing gear and methods, it prohibits hazardous substances discharging into the waters, etc. Fish market conditions, inspection to be carried out and penalties to be paid are specified in the text.