Law No. 14.247 creating the State System of Protected Area within the State of Goiás. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Goiás Document type Legislation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Institution Protected area Protection of habitats Ecosystem preservation Offences/penalties Inspection Biodiversity Classification/declassification Subsidy/incentive Geographical area Americas, South America Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Law, consisting of 6 Chapters, creates the State System of Protected Area within the State of Goiás. This Law establishes the criteria and norms for creating and managing protected areas (so called conservation units) and prescribes for incentives and penalties to be paid for illegal activities. It defines several concepts and aims at: contributing for the maintenance of the biodiversity and genetic resources; protecting endangered species in Regional and State sectors; contributing to the Full text Portuguese Website www.soleis.adv.br References - Legislation Implemented by Decreto n. 5.805 establishing the re-organization of the State Council of Environment (CEMAm). Legislation | Brazil | 2003 Keyword: Institution, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of habitats, Management/conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Law No. 16.155 amending Law No. 14.247 on the State System of Protected Area within the State of Goiás. Legislation | Brazil | 2007 Keyword: Offences/penalties, Protected area, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Source: FAO, FAOLEX