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Law No. 7.081 establishing the State Policy on Basic Sanitation.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Alagoas
Document type
Legislation
Date
2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Environmental planning Pollution control Waste disposal Waste management Waste prevention Policy/planning Potable water Effluent waste water/discharge Freshwater pollution Water rights Sewerage Waterworks
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 11 Chapters, establishes the State Policy on Basic Sanitation to be applied within the State of Alagoas. This State Sanitation Policy regulates Public Cooperation Agreement Between the Federal Associated Entities to authorize the management of public sanitation. This State Policy shall be governed by Federal Law No. 11.445, of 5 January 2007 and Law No. 11.107 of 6 April 2005, including the provisions arising from them. It aims at regulating Article 187 of the Constitution of the State of Alagoas, instituting State Policy on Sanitation; the public consortium and cooperation agreement referred to in art. 241 of the Federal Constitution, to authorize the joint management of public sanitation services between the State of Alagoas and municipalities located in their territory; and adapting to art. 187 of the Constitution of the State of Alagoas and art. 47 of Federal Law. 11.445 on National Sanitation Guidelines.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.normasbrasil.com.br

References - Legislation

Implements

Law No. 11.445 defining national guidelines on basic sanitation.

Legislation | Brazil | 2007 (2023)

Keyword: Public health, Waste domestic sources, Waste management, Environmental planning, Sewerage, Water supply, Potable water, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Resolution ARSAL No. 137 approving the Regulation of Water Sanitation Services of the State of Alagoas (Case No. 49070-4042/2013).

Legislation | Brazil | 2014

Keyword: Institution, Waste disposal, Effluent waste water/discharge, Concession, Waste prevention, Waste management, Water quality standards, Water supply, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX