Law No. 801 regulating production and use of pesticides within the State of Rio de Janeiro. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Rio de Janeiro Document type Legislation Date 1984 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Cultivated plants, Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Pesticides Transport/storage Institution Offences/penalties Basic legislation Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on the date of publication. Abstract This Law regulates production and use of pesticides within the State of Rio de Janeiro. It consists of 15 articles defining pesticides and laying down the requirements to be satisfied for producing and using the aforementioned products. It specifies competent authority entitled for managing this sector and carrying out controls. Sanctions to be paid by offenders for illegal activity are established in the text. Full text Portuguese Website leisestaduais.com.br