Decree No. 3.179 ruling on sanctions applicable to actions damaging the environment.
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Type of law
Regulation
Abstract
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.
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Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force on the date of its publication.
Repealed
Yes
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Decreto n. 3.179 - Dispõe sobre a especificação das sanções aplicáveis às condutas e atividades lesivas ao meio ambiente, e dá outras providências.