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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Repealed by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