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Provisional Measure No. 2.206 on the National Programme for Food Subsidy "Bolsa-Alimentação".

Country/Territory
Brazil
Document type
Regulation
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Subsidy/incentive Food security Policy/planning Nutrition
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Measure enters into force on the date of its publication.
Abstract

This Measure, composed of 12 articles, establishes the National Programme for Food Subsidy "Bolsa-Alimentação". This Programme is addressed to minimum wage population and is part of the National Health Programme. In particular, it aims at promoting the health and nutrition conditions of minors and mothers through the addition of improved food to family wage. The Measure defines the admitted beneficiaries, the subsidies to be offered by the Programme and the requirements for Municipalities’ participation. Finally, the Measure compels the Government to regulates the implementing measures of the Programme.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.senado.gov.br