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Decree-Law No. 1.985 on Mining Code.

Country
Brazil
Type of law
Legislation
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Keywords
Abstract
This Decree-Law, consisting of 10 Chapters, establishes the Mining Code. It regulates all the requirements to be met in order to perform mining activities in Brazil and defines the rights on the mineral deposits and mines, establishing the regime for its explotation both for State either for Private Companies.
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/bra112284.pdf
Web site
http://www2.camara.gov.br
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Decree-Law enters into force on the day of its publication.
Notes
This Decree-Law repeals: Decree No. 24.642, Decree No. 24.673, Law No. 94, Decree No. 585, Decree No. 1.657, Decree-Law No. 66, Decree-Law No. 1.374, Decree-Law No. 1.376, and provisions contrary to it.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Decreto-Lei nº 1.985 de 29 de Janeiro de 1940.
Amended by
Decree-Law No. 227 on the Mining Code.