Law No. 7.877 ruling on transport of dangerous substances in Rio Grande do Sul State. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Rio Grande do Sul Document type Legislation Date 1983 (2016) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Transport/storage Waste domestic sources Waste management Waste prevention Basic legislation Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Registration Standards 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 43 articles divided into eight Chapters, regulates transport of dangerous substances in Rio Grande do Sul State. The aim is to protect the environment and population from negative effects of the substances deemed dangerous by the State Body for Environmental Protection. In particular, the Law defines transport conditions and standards. Moreover, it institutes a special register within the Secretary for Environment and Health. Furthermore, it regulates the Special Transit Authorization (AET), the emergency fiches, transport containers and vehicles. Finally, it defines protection services as well as the applicable sanctions and penalties. Full text Portuguese Website www.al.rs.gov.br