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Decree No. 3.179 ruling on sanctions applicable to actions damaging the environment.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Document type
Regulation
Date
1999
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Classification/declassification Enforcement/compliance Environmental fees/charges Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Liability/compensation
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 its publication.
Abstract

This Decree, composed of three Chapters divided in 62 articles, rules on sanctions applicable to all actions damaging the environment. In particular, it defines main actions or omissions violating the legal provisions on use, promotion, protection and restoration of the environment. The Decree provides a classification of the applicable sanctions dividing them in three main categories: infringements against fauna; infringements against flora; sanctions applicable to pollution and other infringements; infringements against Urban Order and Cultural Heritage; administrative sanctions for actions against environmental authorities.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.planalto.gov.br

References - Legislation

Amended by

Decree No. 5.975 regulating Forestry Code of 1965 and Law No. 10.650 of 2003 on Sustainable Forest Management, and amending other provisions.

Legislation | Brazil | 2006 (2008)

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Protected area, Timber extraction/logging, Afforestation/reforestation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Decree No. 6.514 establishing penalties and administrative offences for illegal activities against the environment.

Legislation | Brazil | 2008 (2022)

Keyword: Pollution control, Offences/penalties, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX