Law No. 8.181 creating the Brazilian Institution for Tourism (Embratur). Country/Territory Brazil Document type Legislation Date 1991 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Institution Tourism Offences/penalties Protected area 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 16 articles, gives new structure and competencies to the Brazilian Institution for Tourism (Embratur), created by Decree-Law No. 55 of 18 November 1966. It makes provisions on the requirements to be met in order to exploit the Brazilian territory (including protected areas) for touristic purpose. It also prescribes offences and penalties for illegal activities. Full text Portuguese Website www.planalto.gov.br References - Legislation Amends Decree-Law No. 1.191 creating the Fund for Tourism (Fungetur). Legislation | Brazil | 1971 Keyword: Tourism, Special fund Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Law No. 11.771 on National Policy on Tourism. Legislation | Brazil | 2008 Keyword: Institution, Tourism, Offences/penalties, Land-use planning, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX