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Decree No. 8.039 amending the National Programme for Water Use “ÁGUA PARA TODOS”.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Document type
Regulation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Water
Keyword
Irrigation Farming Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Institution Agricultural development Water rights
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 amends the National Programme for Water Use “ÁGUA PARA TODOS”. Amendments establish administrative and legal proceedings by specifying composition and responsibilities of the Water Management Committee for water use in rural areas and agricultural lands.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.planalto.gov.br

References - Legislation

Amends

Decree No. 7.535 creating the National Programme for Water Use "Água para todos".

Legislation | Brazil | 2011

Keyword: Irrigation, Farming, Agricultural development, Water rights

Source: FAO, FAOLEX