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