Decree No. 3.179 ruling on sanctions applicable to actions damaging the environment. País/Territorio Brasil Tipo de documento Reglamento Fecha 1999 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Medio ambiente gen. Palabra clave Clasificación/declasificación Cumplimiento/aplicación Tarifas/cánones relativos al medio ambiente Procedimientos judiciales/procedimientos administrativos Responsabilidad/indemnización Área geográphica Amazona, Americas, América Latina y el Caribe, Atlántico Norte, América del Sur, Atlántico Sur Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on the date of its publication. Resumen This Decree, composed of three Chapters divided in 62 articles, rules on sanctions applicable to all actions damaging the environment. In particular, it defines main actions or omissions violating the legal provisions on use, promotion, protection and restoration of the environment. The Decree provides a classification of the applicable sanctions dividing them in three main categories: infringements against fauna; infringements against flora; sanctions applicable to pollution and other infringements; infringements against Urban Order and Cultural Heritage; administrative sanctions for actions against environmental authorities. Texto completo Portugués Página web www.planalto.gov.br Referencias - Legislación Enmendado porr Decree No. 5.975 regulating Forestry Code of 1965 and Law No. 10.650 of 2003 on Sustainable Forest Management, and amending other provisions. Legislación | Brasil | 2006 (2008) Palabra clave: Ordenación forestal/conservación de montes, Zona protegida, Corte y extracción/explotación forestal, Forestación/reforestación, Autorización/permiso Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX Revocado por Decree No. 6.514 establishing penalties and administrative offences for illegal activities against the environment. Legislación | Brasil | 2008 (2022) Palabra clave: Control de la contaminación, Infracciones/sanciones, Procedimientos judiciales/procedimientos administrativos Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX