Complementary Law No. 38 establishing the Environmental Code within the State of Mato Grosso. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Mato Grosso Document type Legislation Date 1995 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword Basic legislation Environmental planning Pollution control Protection forest Protection of habitats Ecosystem preservation Research Geographical area Americas, South America Entry into force notes This Complementary Law enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Complementary Law, consisting of IX Chapters, establishes the Environmental Code within the State of Mato Grosso. This Code regulates the State normative basis for Environmental Policy, subject to the following principles: government action in maintaining the ecological balance, considering the environment as a protected public asset for collective use; management of environmental resources and guidelines for sectoral plans, monitoring and evaluation; development and implementation of mecha Full text Portuguese Website www.normasbrasil.com.br References - Legislation Amended by Complementary Law No. 523 amending the Environmental Code within the State of Mato Grosso. Legislation | Brazil | 2013 Keyword: Environmental planning, Protection of habitats, Research, Authorization/permit, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures Source: FAO, FAOLEX Complementary Law No. 232 amending the Environmental Code within the State of Mato Grosso. Legislation | Brazil | 2005 Keyword: Environmental planning, Protection of habitats, Research, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX