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Decree No. 1.141 establishing protective measures to be applied within native people lands.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Document type
Regulation
Date
1994
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Agricultural development Subsidy/incentive Protected area Indigenous peoples
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force on the date of publication.
Abstract

This Order consists of 23 articles and establishes protective measures to be applied within native people lands in order to preserve natural ecosystem. It establishes financial incentives to be granted to native people for agricultural development (including technical assistance and rural extension). It lists composition and competences of authorities entitled to carry out projects and programs in this sector.

Full text
Portuguese

References - Legislation

Implements

Law No. 6.001 establishing the Indigenous People Statute.

Legislation | Brazil | 1973

Keyword: Land tenure, Traditional rights/customary rights, Right of use, Use restrictions, Indigenous peoples, Cultural heritage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Decree No. 7.747 establishing the National Policy on Territorial and Environmental Management of Indigenous Lands (PNGATI).

Legislation | Brazil | 2012

Keyword: Agricultural development, Protected area, Traditional rights/customary rights, Land tenure, Policy/planning, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX