Law No. 19.878 prohibiting the exploitation of shale gas in the State of Paraná by the method of hydraulic fracturing - fracking. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Paraná Document type Legislation Date 2019 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Energy, Environment gen. Keyword Natural gas Use restrictions Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Public health Pollution control Freshwater pollution 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 prohibits the exploitation of shale gas in the State of Paraná by the method of hydraulic fracturing - fracking. In addition to this method, the ban extends to other types of soil exploitation that may cause groundwater contamination and other environmental or health-damaging accidents. Full text Portuguese Website www.legislacao.pr.gov.br