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Law No. 9.605 regulating Criminal and Administrative Penalties relating to behaviour and activities harmful to the environment, and sets forth other provisions.

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Abstract
This Law regulates penalties to be paid by offenders for environmental, forestry and wildlife illegal activities. It specifies all sanctions against hunting, collecting, trading and all illegal activities related with the aforementioned sectors.
Entry into force notes
This Law shall enter into force within 90 days from publication.
Notes
Last amendments up to Law No. 15.299 of 22 December 2025.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Lei n. 9.605 - Dispõe sobre as sanções penais e administrativas derivadas de condutas e atividades lesivas ao meio ambiente, e dá outras providências.