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Law No. 7.663 introducing guidelines for São Paulo Water Resources Policy.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
São Paulo
Document type
Legislation
Date
1991
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Policy/planning Pollution control Potable water Precautionary principle Water conservation zone Water quality standards Water supply Water users' associations Special fund Water rights Sustainable use Offences/penalties 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 date of its publication.
Abstract

This Law, composed of 38 articles, defines the guidelines for São Paulo Water Resources Policy. The aim is to grant the preservation of water, considered as a natural resource essential for life, economic development and social welfare. In particular, the Law regulates the Water Resources Management Integrated System (SIRGH), an instrument through witch the State assures institutional and financial measures. Finally the Law rules on water use rights, costs, penalties, and defines the competent State authorities.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.ambiente.sp.gov.br

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Decree No. 63.262 approving the new Regulation on the Granting of Rights for Water Resources Use.

Legislation | Brazil | 2018

Keyword: Policy/planning, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Potable water, Precautionary principle, Water conservation zone, Water quality standards, Water supply, Water users' associations, Special fund, Water rights, Sustainable use, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX