Law No. 9.314 amending Decree-Law No. 227 on the Mining Code. Country/Territory Brazil Document type Legislation Date 1996 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Mineral resources Keyword Mining Research Tax/levy Offences/penalties Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic Entry into force notes This Law enters into force 60 days after its publication. Abstract This Law, amends articles of Decree-Law No. 227 related to the following sectors: research on mineral resources, mineral extraction licensing, mining concession criteria, taxes, sanctions and offences for illegal mining activity. Full text Portuguese Website www2.camara.gov.br References - Legislation Amends Decree-Law No. 227 on the Mining Code. Legislation | Brazil | 1967 Keyword: Basic legislation, Mining, Concession, Authorization/permit, Minerals, Waste disposal, Waste prevention, Hazardous waste, Waste management Source: FAO, FAOLEX