Law No. 11.877 regulating environmental penalties in Rio Grande do Sul State. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Rio Grande do Sul Document type Legislation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword Enforcement/compliance Environmental fees/charges Environmental standards Standards Protection of environment Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic Entry into force notes This Law enters into force 30 days after its publication. Abstract This Law, composed of 13 articles, regulates the gradual enforcement of environmental penalties in Rio Grande do Sul State. In particular, it provides general criteria and standards for determining the economic value of the penalties. Full text Portuguese Website www.sema.rs.gov.br References - Legislation Repealed by Law No. 15.434 establishing the Environmental Code within the State of Rio Grande do Sul. Legislation | Brazil | 2020 Keyword: Framework law, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Protection forest, Protection of habitats, Ecosystem preservation, Research, Polluter pays principle, Freshwater pollution, Water quality standards, Sustainable use, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment, Protection of species, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures Source: FAO, FAOLEX