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Maximum percentage of area for recomposition of consolidated Legal Reserves (APP) in rural properties with 2 to 4 fiscal modules
AnswerThe maximum required percentage is 20% of the total property area, as per Law 12.651/2012 (Art. 61-A, § 10, II).
Reviewed on 2026-10-03 · next review 2027-04-03
Data
| Who | Criterion | Consequence | Source | Data source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rural property | Area greater than 2 and up to 4 fiscal modules | Maximum percentage for recomposition of consolidated APPs: 20% of the total property area | Law 12.651/2012, Art. 61-A, § 10, II | 05/25/2012 (redaction of Law 12.727/2012) |
Data consulted on 10/03/2026.
Basis
- Law No. 12.651/2012 (Planalto, in Portuguese): Art. 61-A, § 10, II, establishes that for rural properties with an area greater than 2 and up to 4 fiscal modules, the requirement for recomposition of consolidated APPs shall not exceed 20% of the total property area.
How it applies
The rule applies to rural properties with an area greater than 2 and up to 4 fiscal modules that have consolidated areas in APPs as of July 22, 2008. The 20% percentage is the cumulative maximum limit for all APPs on the property, regardless of type (riparian strips, springs, lakes, etc.). The area considered is that held as of 07/22/2008.
Limits
- Applies only to areas consolidated by July 22, 2008 (reference date of Law 12.651/2012).
- Does not apply to properties with an area greater than 4 fiscal modules (these follow different rules, as per Art. 61-A, § 10, III, vetoed).
- The 20% limit is cumulative for all APPs on the property (riparian strips, springs, lakes, veredas, etc.).
- Law 14.300/2022 does not change this percentage for consolidated APPs.
- Subsequent changes must be verified in Law 12.651/2012 and in any complementary regulations of the Sisnama.
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