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Law No. 11.498 providing for the mandatory disposal of oil and fat of animal or vegetable origin by bars, restaurants, snack bars and the like, as mentioned, within the State of Paraíba.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Paraíba
Document type
Legislation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Waste disposal Waste management Waste prevention Freshwater pollution Pollution control Organic waste Sewerage
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 Law provides for the mandatory disposal of oil and fat of animal or vegetable origin by bars, restaurants, and the other public infrastructures within the State of Paraíba. In particular, it establishes that these public facilities are obliged to dispose oil of animal or vegetable origin in a environmental friendly way, destining it for treatment and recycling processes and systems. In addition, it establishes the prohibition to dispose oil and fat of animal or vegetable origin through the sewage and rainwater network.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
sapl.al.pb.leg.br