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State Law No. 6.171 on the use, conservation and protection of agricultural land.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
São Paulo
Document type
Legislation
Date
1988
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Land & soil
Keyword
Agricultural development Agricultural land Public land Land tenure Land-use planning Soil conservation/soil improvement
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 date of its publication.
Abstract

This Law, composed of 17 articles, regulates the use, conservation and protection measures for agricultural land, considered as a common heritage. The Law defines agricultural land characteristics and planning requirements to be applied to both private and public agricultural properties. Moreover, it compels São Paulo’s Secretary of Agriculture to plan and implement the provisions set that shall turn compulsory within the following five years. Finally, the Law establishes the penalties for non compliance with its provisions.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.ambiente.sp.gov.br

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Decree No. 41.719 implementing Law No. 6.171 on the use, conservation and protection of agricultural land.

Legislation | Brazil | 1997

Keyword: Agricultural development, Agricultural land, Public land, Inspection, Institution, Land tenure, Land-use planning, Soil conservation/soil improvement

Source: FAO, FAOLEX