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slug: prazo-regularizacao-atividades-carcinicultura
lang: en
titulo: Deadline for regularization of shrimp farming and saltworks established before 07/22/2008
resposta: Regularization is guaranteed without a defined deadline, provided prior occupation before 07/22/2008 is proven and a commitment term is signed to protect adjacent mangroves.
curto: Regularization without deadline
tema: Licensing
revisada: 2026-10-03
proxima: 2027-04-03
---

## Data
| Who | Criterion | Consequence | Source | Data of record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entrepreneur (individual or legal entity) | Occupation or establishment of shrimp farming/saltworks before 07/22/2008 | Regularization ensured upon proof of location in *apicum/salgado* and signing a commitment term to protect adjacent mangroves | Law 12.651/2012, art. 36, § 6º | 05/25/2012 (redaction of MP 571/2012) |

Data consulted on 10/03/2026.

## Basis
- [Law No. 12.651/2012 (Planalto, in Portuguese)](https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/_ato2011-2014/2012/lei/l12651.htm): Art. 36, § 6º, guarantees regularization of shrimp farming and saltworks activities established before 07/22/2008, provided the location is proven in *apicum/salgado* and a commitment term is signed for protecting adjacent mangroves.

## How it applies
Regularization is guaranteed without an explicit time limit for shrimp farming and saltworks activities established before 07/22/2008. The entrepreneur must:
1. Prove prior occupation in *apicum* or *salgado*;
2. Sign a commitment term to protect adjacent mangrove forests.

## Limits
- Regularization is not automatic: it depends on documentary proof and an environmental commitment term.
- Does not cover occupations or operations started after 07/22/2008, even in already consolidated areas.
- Prohibits licensing or regularization of irregular activities in *apicum/salgado*, except for exceptions provided in Art. 36 of Law 12.651/2012.
- Subsequent changes to Law 12.651/2012 (e.g., Law 12.727/2012) must be verified in the official source to confirm impacts on deadlines or requirements.
- Protection of mangroves is mandatory, but no details on deadlines or penalties for non-compliance are provided in the consulted text.