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Decree No. 70/2013 regulating Approval Procedures Projects for the Reduction of Emissions causing Deforestation and Forestry Degradation.

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Source

Abstract
This Decree approves the Procedures Projects for the Reduction of Emissions causing Deforestation and Forestry Degradation (REDD+). This Regulation, consisting of 5 Chapters and 2 Annexes, establishes the institutional framework and competencies, creating the Technical Unit of REDD+ and the Committee for the Revision of the process REDD+, under the Ministry of Environment and Agriculture. It also regulates rights and obligations of the licence owner, the verification and abrogation of the licence, fixing taxes and penalty regime.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force 60 days after its publication.
Repealed
Yes
Serial Imprint
Boletim da República, I Série, No. 102.
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Decreto n. 70/2013 de 20 de Dezembro.