Decree-Law No. 2.848 establishing the Penal Code. País/Territorio Brasil Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 1940 (2021) Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Medio ambiente gen., Agua Palabra clave Cumplimiento/aplicación Salud pública Control de la contaminación Contaminación de las aguas dulces Área geográphica Amazona, Americas, América Latina y el Caribe, Atlántico Norte, América del Sur, Atlántico Sur Entry into force notes This Code enters into force on 1 January 1942. Resumen This Law regulates the Brazilian Criminal Code. In particular, Chapter III deals with crimes against Public Health, as follows: Art. 267 - Causing an epidemic through the propagation of pathogenic germs: Penalty - if the fact results in death, the penalty is doubled up to four years; Art. 268 - Infringing a determination of the public authority, aimed at preventing the introduction or spread of a contagious disease: Penalty - detention, from one month to one year; Art. 270 - Poisoning drinking water, for common or private use, or food or medicinal substance intended for consumption: Penalty - imprisonment, from ten to fifteen years; Art. 271 - Polluting drinking water, for common or private use, making it unfit for consumption or harmful to health: Penalty - imprisonment, from two to five years. Texto completo Portugués Página web www.planalto.gov.br