Decree No. 5.536 establishing new environmental norms to protect coastal areas within the State of Alagoas. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Alagoas Document type Regulation Date 1983 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword Environmental standards Protection of habitats Land-use planning Coastal zone management Ecosystem preservation Standards Protection of environment 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 day of its publication. Abstract This Decree, consisting of 7 articles, establishes new environmental norms to protect coastal areas within the State of Alagoas. In addition, it establishes that the State Council for Environmental Protection (CEPRAM), according to Federal Law No. 6.766 is the competent authority to control and to license land use planning located along the coastal line of the State. Full text Portuguese Website www.nejal.com.br References - Legislation Implements Law No. 6.766 providing for urban land subdivision. Legislation | Brazil | 1979 (2019) Keyword: Urban land, Land-use planning, Registration Source: FAO, FAOLEX