Law No. 11.362 ruling on the Secretary of Environment (SEMA). Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Rio Grande do Sul Document type Legislation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword Institution Special fund Geographical area Americas, South America Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the date of its publication. Abstract This Law, composed of 14 articles, regulates the Secretary of Environment (SEMA). In particular, it integrates its functions with the Forest Development Fund (FUNDEFLOR) and further specifies SEMA internal structure and staff competences. Full text Portuguese Website www.sema.rs.gov.br References - Legislation Amends Law No. 9.519 instituting the Forest Code in Rio Grande do Sul State. Legislation | Brazil | 1992 Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Policy/planning, Special fund, Forest species, Classification/declassification Source: FAO, FAOLEX