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Environmental Law No. 1.532 establishing the State Policy on prevention and control of pollution within the State of Amazonas.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Amazonas
Document type
Legislation
Date
1982
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Basic legislation Pollution control Ecosystem preservation
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the day of its publication.
Abstract

This Environmental Law establishes the State Policy on prevention and control of pollution within the State of Amazonas. It consists of 7 chapters specifying the said policy in order to protect natural resources and wildlife from pollution and manage environmental sector. Definition (Chap. 1); Competent authorities entitled to carry out control on pollution (2); Environmental preservation (3); Licensing (4); Special Fund for Environmental Protection (5); Offence and penalties (6); Final provisions (7).

Full text
Portuguese

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Decree No. 10.028 regulating Environmental Law No. 1.532 on the prevention and control of pollution within the State of Amazonas.

Legislation | Brazil | 1987

Keyword: Pollution control, Ecosystem preservation, Institution, EIA, Environmental planning, Authorization/permit, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX