Decree No. 135/81 creating the Fund for Cooperatives Support (FAC).

The Fund for Cooperatives Support ("FAC - Fundo de Apoio as Cooperativas") shall be under the supervision of the Ministry of Rural Development. FAC performs its duties in coordination with the National Institute of Cooperatives. This Decree is divided into 4 chapters dealing with promotion and development of national cooperatives by national, foreign or international entities. This Decree deals also with its competencies and duties (Chap. 1); organization and terms of reference guaranteed by an Administrative Council (2); financial and administrative measures (3), Other provisions (4).