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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