Law No. 10.019 establishing the State Coastal Management Plan.

This Law establishes the State Coastal Management Plan, sets its objectives and guidelines and defines the instruments for its preparation, approval and execution. It consists of 6 chapters establishing: Definition (chap. 1); Objectives (chap. 2); Goals (chap. 3); Management System and Instruments (chaps. 4 and 5) and General Provisions (chap. 6). It covers all ecosystems and natural resources existing on the land, transition and sea segments. The Action and Management Plan is the combination of integrated sectoral projects consistent with the guidelines established in the ecological economic zoning process, prepared by the Coordination Group consisting of the State, Municipalities and organized Civil Society. The general objective of the State Coastal Management Plan is to define and rationalize the use of natural resources in the Coastal Zone by means of appropriate instruments, with a view to improving the quality of life of the local populations and protecting the coastal ecosystems, under conditions that ensure environmental quality, in accordance with specific objectives. Sanctions for illegal activity are established in the text.

Amended by: Law No. 15.688 amending Law No. 10.019 on the State Coastal Management Plan. (2015-01-28)