Law No. 7.799 creating the State Policy on Environmental Resources Management. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Bahia Document type Legislation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword Environmental planning Protection of habitats Ecosystem preservation Recycling/reuse Research Residues Geographical area Americas, South America Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Law, consisting of 6 Titles and 1 Annex, creates the State Policy on Environmental Resources Management. This State Policy aims at guaranteeing the sustainable development and the maintenance of an adequate environment under the following principles: protection and improvement of environmental quality within the State, promotion of research and technologies oriented to a sustainable use of environmental resources, recycling and re-use of material and residues, etc. Full text Portuguese Website www.mpba.mp.br References - Legislation Implemented by Decree No. 7.967 regulating the State Policy on Environmental Resources Management. Legislation | Brazil | 2001 Keyword: Environmental planning, Protection of habitats, Ecosystem preservation, Recycling/reuse, Research, Residues Source: FAO, FAOLEX