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Norm FEMARH No. 1 regulating the procedures for the inspection over administrative violations for conduct and activities harmful to the environment.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Roraima
Document type
Regulation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
regulates
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Offences/penalties Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Pollution control Soil pollution/quality Institution
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Norm enters into force on the day of its publication.
Abstract

This Norm, consisting of 135 articles divided into 14 Chapters, regulates the procedures for the inspection over administrative violations for harmful activities to the environment, offences and sanctions, the defense or appeal, the appeal system and the collection of fines and their conversion for providing recovery services, preservation and quality improvement of environmental sector within the FEMARH. Chapter I establishes composition, duties and responsibilities of FEMARH, entitled to carry out inspections over the environmental sector and apply related offences and penalties.

Full text
Portuguese/English
Website
www.normasbrasil.com.br

References - Legislation

Implements

Decree No. 6.514 establishing penalties and administrative offences for illegal activities against the environment.

Legislation | Brazil | 2008 (2022)

Keyword: Pollution control, Offences/penalties, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 9.605 regulating Criminal and Administrative Penalties relating to behaviour and activities harmful to the environment, and sets forth other provisions.

Legislation | Brazil | 1998 (2014)

Keyword: Enforcement/compliance, Pollution control, Cultural heritage, Offences/penalties, Court/tribunal, Protected area, Environmental fees/charges, Environmental audit, Hunting/capture, Wild flora, Management/conservation, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX