Decree No. 41.719 implementing Law No. 6.171 on the use, conservation and protection of agricultural land. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision São Paulo Document type Regulation Date 1997 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Land & soil Keyword Agricultural development Agricultural land Public land Inspection Institution Land tenure Land-use planning Soil conservation/soil improvement 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 30 articles, implements the Law No. 6.171 on the use, conservation and protection of agricultural land, envisaged as common heritage. The use and management of agricultural land shall be carried out through land use planning in accordance with the current land conservation agricultural techniques. The Decree defines the functions and powers of the Secreatry for Agriculture, the competent authority for the implementation of the provisions set under this Decree. Full text Portuguese Website www.ambiente.sp.gov.br References - Legislation Implements State Law No. 6.171 on the use, conservation and protection of agricultural land. Legislation | Brazil | 1988 Keyword: Agricultural development, Agricultural land, Public land, Land tenure, Land-use planning, Soil conservation/soil improvement Source: FAO, FAOLEX