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slug: obrigacao-georreferenciamento
lang: en
titulo: Penalty for obstructing or hindering the georeferencing of rural properties for deforestation inspection
resposta: Fine of R$ 100.00 to R$ 300.00 per hectare of the rural property.
curto: Fine per hectare
tema: Licensing
revisada: 2026-10-03
proxima: 2027-04-03
---

## Data
| Who | Action | Penalty | Source | Data of record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner or person responsible for a rural property | Obstruct or hinder georeferencing for deforestation inspection | Fine of R$ 100.00 to R$ 300.00 per hectare of the rural property | Decree No. 3.179/1999, art. 53-A (included by Decree No. 6.321/2007) | 20/02/2007 |

Data consulted on 03/10/2026.

## Basis
- [Decree No. 3.179/1999 (Planalto, in Portuguese)](https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/decreto/d3179.htm): Article 53-A, included by Decree No. 6.321/2007, establishes a fine of R$ 100.00 to R$ 300.00 per hectare for those who obstruct or hinder the georeferencing of rural properties for deforestation inspection.

## How it applies
The penalty is applied per hectare of the rural property, regardless of its location or land use regime. The infraction is classified as an act of resistance to environmental inspection, linked to the Rural Environmental Registry (CAR) and the Deforestation Estimation System (PRODES).

## Limits
- The fine does not apply to properties with an area of less than 1 hectare, as the penalty is calculated per hectare or fraction.
- The text does not specify whether the fraction should be rounded or considered as a full hectare; the interpretation of the regulatory body should be checked.
- The penalty is cumulative with other environmental infractions, such as illegal deforestation.
- Any subsequent changes to Decree No. 6.321/2007 should be verified on Planalto or with the competent environmental body (IBAMA, ICMBio, or state agencies).
- Georeferencing must be carried out by a public body or a third party authorized by it, as per Article 53-A.