Decree No. 6.812 approving the structure and functions of the National Institute for Colonization and Agrarian Reform – INCRA. Country/Territory Brazil Document type Regulation Date 2009 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Environment gen. Keyword Institution Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Agricultural development Agricultural land Sustainable use Geographical area Americas, South America Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on 7 April 2009. Abstract This Decree approves in Annex the Structure and functions of the National Institute for Colonization and Agrarian Reform – INCRA. The Structure, consisting of 7 Chapters and 4 Annexes, regulating INCRA’s legal and administrative proceedings, composition, duties competencies, internal structure, etc. INCRA is a Federal institution, under the supervision of Ministry of Agrarian Development, created by Decree-Law No. 1.110 and operating within the entire National territory. Full text Portuguese Website www.planalto.gov.br References - Legislation Implements Decree-Law No. 1.110 creating the National Institute for Colonization and Agrarian Reform – INCRA. Legislation | Brazil | 1970 Keyword: Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Agricultural development, Agricultural land, Sustainable use Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Decree No. 5.735 regulating the structure and functions of the National Institute for Colonization and Agrarian Reform – INCRA. Legislation | Brazil | 2006 | Repealed Keyword: Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Norm INCRA No. 81 establishing the basic guidelines for obtaining rural properties for rural workers settlement. Legislation | Brazil | 2014 Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Agricultural development, Agricultural land, Procedural matters, Sustainable use, Environmental planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Decree No. 8.104 amending Decree No. 6.812 on the structure and functions of the National Institute for Colonization and Agrarian Reform – INCRA. Legislation | Brazil | 2013 Keyword: Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Agricultural development, Agricultural land, Sustainable use Source: FAO, FAOLEX