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Constitution of the State of Mato Grosso.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Mato Grosso
Document type
Legislation
Date
1989 (2014)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Environment gen., Forestry, Land & soil, Mineral resources, Water
Keyword
Constitutional amendment Agricultural development Environmental planning Ecosystem preservation Cultural heritage Policy/planning Concession Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Zoning Forest management/forest conservation Afforestation/reforestation Public land Agricultural land Land-use planning Abandoned land/unoccupied land Access right Land tenure Monitoring Minerals Mining Freshwater resources management Sustainable use
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the day of its publication.
Abstract

The State of Mato Grosso, a member, with its Municipalities and Districts, of the Federative Republic of Brazil, proclaims and undertakes within the limits of its autonomy and competence to ensure in its territory the values ​​that underlie the existence and organization of the Brazilian State, in addition to the sovereignty of the nation and its people, the dignity of the human person, the social values ​​of work and free enterprise, political pluralism, all in favor of the democratic regime, a just and solidary society, free from arbitrariness and prejudice of any kind. They are fundamental principles and constitute priority objectives of the State: respect for the unity of the Federation, the Federal Constitution and the inviolability of fundamental rights and guarantees under the terms established therein; the promotion of the human person, with the creation of mechanisms that realize their potential with a perspective of transformation, without paternalism or privileges; provide education, housing, health and public assistance to motherhood, childhood, adolescence, the elderly and people with any type of disability; unconditional respect for morality and administrative probity, with the implementation of mechanisms that make it possible for the community to control the legality of their acts and the transparency of their actions; the efficiency in the provision of public services and the establishment of control mechanisms by the collective of the social adequacy of its price; the realization of popular participation in the elaboration of governmental guidelines and in the functioning of the Powers; contribute to the construction of a free, solidary and developed society; the uncompromising defense of human rights, equality and the fight against any form of discrimination or prejudice.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.al.mt.gov.br