Order No. IMA/AL No. 47 regulating controlled fires activity within the State of Alagoas. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Alagoas Document type Regulation Date 2015 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Forestry Keyword Agro-forestry Authorization/permit Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Forest fires Protection forest Forest management/forest conservation Forestry protection measures Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic Entry into force notes This Order enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Order, consisting of 13 articles, regulates controlled fires activity, pursuant to State Law No. 7,454, as a production and management factor in agricultural, silvo-pastoralism and forestry areas, as well as scientific and technological research purpose, to be performed in areas with pre-established geographical limits. Authorization for Controlled Fires will be issued by the Institute for the Environment of the State of Alagoas - IMA, or an authorized body, or through affiliated Class Entity, Union, Association, or Cooperatives. Full text Portuguese Website www.normasbrasil.com.br References - Legislation Implements Law No. 7.454 establishing procedures, prohibitions, rules and precautions for the use of fires in farming, silvo-pastoralism and forestry practices. Legislation | Brazil | 2015 Keyword: Agro-forestry, Authorization/permit, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Pastoralism, Forest fires, Protection forest, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Sugar cane/sugar beet Source: FAO, FAOLEX