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Law No. 13.830 on the prohibition of the extraction, commercialization and use of asbestos in the State of Bahia.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Bahia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Hazardous substances Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Waste disposal Waste management Procedural matters Transport/storage Internal trade International trade
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force after its regulation, to be made within 90 days from its publication.
Abstract

This Law, consisting of 10 articles, establishes the prohibition of the extraction, commercialization and use of asbestos within the State of Bahia. In particular, it prohibits the manufacture, sale and use in the State of Bahia of personal protective equipment, toys and other artifacts for children's use, such as toys, playground equipment, school materials, crayons, etc., containing asbestos or other materials that may be contaminated by asbestos.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
leisestaduais.com.br