Law No. 1.117 establishing the Policy on Environment. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Acre Document type Legislation Date 1994 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword Basic legislation Environmental planning Ecosystem preservation Protection forest Protection of habitats Inspection Geographical area Americas, South America Entry into force notes This Law enters into force 30 days after its publication. Abstract This Law, consisting of 148 articles, establishes the Basic Policy on Environment of the State of Acre. It establishes the basic norms for the protection, conservation and preservation of natural environment and natural resources in order to improve and protect the quality of human mankind. The Law also establishes the requirements to be satisfied for the sustainable use of natural resources of the State. Full text Portuguese Website www.aleac.net References - Legislation Amended by Law No. 1.698 amending Law No. 1.117 establishing the Policy on Environment. Legislation | Brazil | 2006 Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX