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Minimum fine value for environmental offenses in Decree 3179/1999 is R$ 50.00
AnswerThe minimum fine value established for environmental offenses in Decree 3179/1999 is R$ 50.00, as per art. 5.
Reviewed on 2026-10-03 · next review 2027-04-03
Data
| Who | Criteria | Minimum fine value | Source | Data date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any environmental offender | Offenses provided for in Decree 3179/1999 | R$ 50.00 | Decree 3179/1999, art. 5 | 21/04/1999 |
Data consulted on 03/10/2026.
Basis
- Decree No. 3179/1999 (Planalto, in Portuguese): art. 5 establishes that the fine value will be periodically adjusted based on legal indices, with a minimum of R$ 50.00 (fifty reais).
How it applies
The minimum value of R$ 50.00 applies to all fines provided for in Decree 3179/1999, regardless of the specific offense. The competent authority may increase, maintain, or reduce the value within the established limits, considering criteria such as the seriousness of the facts, the offender's record, and economic situation (arts. 6 and 7). Monetary adjustment is made periodically according to applicable legislation.
Limits
- The minimum value of R$ 50.00 does not apply to specific fines already set at higher values in subsequent articles (e.g., R$ 200.00 for collecting zoological material without a license, art. 14).
- Monetary adjustment is not detailed in the text; it must be verified in the legislation in force at the time of application.
- Fines with distinct minimum values (e.g., R$ 100.00 for legal reserve, art. 38) prevail over the general limit of art. 5.
- Subsequent changes to Decree 3179/1999 (e.g., Decrees 5.523/2005, 5.975/2006) may have modified minimum values or criteria; they must be checked in the official source.
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