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Law No. 4.090 establishing Environmental Protection within the State of Alagoas.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Alagoas
Document type
Legislation
Date
1979
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Environmental standards Pollution control Protection of habitats Ecosystem preservation Special fund Offences/penalties 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 on the day of its publication.
Abstract

This Law, consisting of 5 Chapters, establishes Environmental Protection measures to be applied within the State of Alagoas. It specifies authorized use of natural resources within the State, in order to protect environmental sector and to satisfy needs and priorities of local population, guaranteeing the improvement of the quality of life according to a rational and sustainable use of natural resources (including water, atmosphere, soil, underground, flora and fauna). The Law is divided as follows: Environmental protection principles (Chap. I); Provisions to control dangerous polluting agents (Chap. II); Offences and penalties (Chap. III); Environmental Protection Fund (Chap. IV); Final provisions (Chap. V).

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.nejal.com.br

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Decree No. 4.302 regulating Environmental Protection within the State of Alagoas.

Legislation | Brazil | 1980

Keyword: Environmental standards, Pollution control, Protection of habitats, Ecosystem preservation, Special fund, Offences/penalties, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX