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Law on the Inclusion in the Calendar of Celebration Dates the "State Astrotourism Week" within the State of Rio De Janeiro

Name of Act
Law No. 9561 OF JANUARY 12, 2022, on the Inclusion in the Calendar of Celebrative Dates the "State Astrotourism Week" within the State of Rio De Janeiro
Date of Adoption
12-01-2022
Country
Brazil
Region
Estado do Rio de Janeiro
EU Member
No
URL
https://gov-rj.jusbrasil.com.br/legislacao/1385082737/lei-9561-22-rio-de-janeir…
Description

The “State Astrotourism Week” is included in the Official Calendar of the State of Rio de Janeiro, to be held the week after the first new moon in September of every year.

During this period, the development of astrotourism should take place, aiming to publicize the places and attractions focused on tourism and astronomical observation research in the State.

astrotourism

Law on the Declaration of the Municipality of Santa Maria Madalena as "City of Stars"

Name of Act
Law No. 9543, of January 10, 2022, on the Declaration of the municipality of Santa Maria Madalena as "City of Stars" in the State of Rio De Janeiro
Date of Adoption
10-01-2022
Country
Brazil
Region
Estado do Rio de Janeiro
EU Member
No
URL
https://gov-rj.jusbrasil.com.br/legislacao/1352359605/lei-9543-22-rio-de-janeir…
Description

Declared the municipality of Santa Maria Madalena as the 'City of Stars' in the state of Rio de Janeiro.

astrotourism
municipalities

Ordinance on the Prohibition of the Use of Lighting Sources in Sea Turtle Nesting Areas

Name of Act
Ordinance 11, of January 30, 1995 on the Prohibition of the Use of Lighting Sources in Sea Turtle Nesting Areas, Mentioned in the Ordinance
Date of Adoption
01-30-1995
Country
Brazil
EU Member
No
URL
https://www.ibama.gov.br/component/legislacao/?view=legislacao&legislacao=98389
Description

Prohibits the use of lighting sources in sea turtle nesting areas, mentioned in this ordinance.

environmental protection
biodiversity protection
lighting zones
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