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Law No. 3.261 establishing the State Policy for collection, storage and use of rainwater within the State of Tocantins.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Tocantins
Document type
Legislation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Water
Keyword
Rainwater Recycling/reuse Water shortage/drought Environmental planning Policy/planning Waterworks Sustainable use Water rights
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, consisting of 9 articles, establishes the State Policy for collection, storage and use of rainwater within the State of Tocantins. It regulates the rainwater sector aiming at the following objectives: I - to promote - a) the conservation and rational use of water; b) sustainability in the use of water resources, ensuring the current and future generations the necessary water availability; c) adequate and increasing management of the volume of rainwater served; d) economic incentives to capture, store and use rainwater; II - to stimulate the direct direct reuse of the rainwater.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.al.to.leg.br