# Law No. 10062 of December 15, 2000

> Brazilian law

**Wikidata**: [Q105648876](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q105648876)  
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## Summary
Law No. 10062 of December 15, 2000, is a Brazilian federal statute that authorizes a special budgetary adjustment. It was promulgated by then-President Fernando Henrique Cardoso and published in the official gazette in Brasília on the date specified in its title.

## Key Facts
- **Official Title:** Lei nº 10062, de 15 de dezembro de 2000
- **Type of Document:** A statute, which is a formal written document that creates law.
- **Country:** Brazil
- **Publication Date:** December 15, 2000
- **Place of Publication:** Brasília, Brazil
- **Approving Authority:** Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil
- **President at Promulgation:** Fernando Henrique Cardoso
- **Main Subject:** Special budgetary adjustment (Credito Especial)
- **Other Subjects:** Budget for investment (Orçamento De Investimento) and destination/end-use (Destinação)
- **Legal Citation:** Lei nº 10062/2000
- **Language:** Brazilian Portuguese
- **Applies to Jurisdiction:** Brazil
- **Official URL:** https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/l10062.htm
- **LexML Brazil ID:** urn:lex:br:federal:lei:2000-12-15;10062
- **Wikidata Description:** Brazilian law
- **Wikimedia Project:** Included on the focus list of WikiProject Brazilian Laws

## FAQs
**What is the primary purpose of Law No. 10062/2000?**
The law's main subject is a special budgetary adjustment, specifically authorizing a "Credito Especial." It also deals with matters related to an investment budget ("Orçamento De Investimento") and the destination of these funds ("Destinação").

**Who approved this law and when did it take effect?**
The law was promulgated by the Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil, under President Fernando Henrique Cardoso, on December 15, 2000. It was published on that same date, which is the standard effective date for Brazilian laws unless otherwise specified.

**Where can I find the official text of this law?**
The official text is available online at the Planalto government portal (https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/l10062.htm) and is cataloged in the LexML Brasil system with the identifier `urn:lex:br:federal:lei:2000-12-15;10062`.

## Why It Matters
As a federal statute, Law No. 10062/2000 represents a formal exercise of government authority, creating binding legal rules for Brazil. Its focus on budgetary adjustments and investment destinations makes it a significant instrument for fiscal management, directly impacting how public resources are allocated and spent by the federal government. The law's existence and specific provisions are part of the public record that ensures transparency in governmental financial operations.

## Notable For
- **Specific Legal Instrument:** It is a concrete example of a federal statute creating a special budgetary credit.
- **Historical Context:** It was enacted during the presidency of Fernando Henrique Cardoso.
- **Structured Data:** It is formally documented in Brazil's LexML system, ensuring machine-readable access to its content and metadata.
- **Public Accessibility:** Its official text is freely available online, consistent with the public domain status of official legal documents.

## Body

### Definition and Classification
Law No. 10062 of December 15, 2000, is formally classified as a **statute**. A statute is defined as a formal written document that creates law, encompassing acts passed by legislatures, executive orders, and by-laws. As such, this law is a manifestation of statutory law in Brazil.

### Publication and Promulgation
The law was published on **December 15, 2000**, in **Brasília**, the capital of Brazil. Its promulgation was an act of the **Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil**, with the specific act attributed to then-President **Fernando Henrique Cardoso**. The law's official citation is **Lei nº 10062/2000**.

### Subject Matter and Content
The law's primary focus, as indicated by its main subject property, is a **special budgetary adjustment**, referred to in the text as "Credito Especial." Additional subjects covered include:
- **Budget for investment** ("Orçamento De Investimento")
- **Destination/end-use** of funds ("Destinação")

### Jurisdiction and Legal Force
The law applies to the jurisdiction of **Brazil**. As a federal statute, it has nationwide legal force. Its language is **Brazilian Portuguese**, the official language of the country.

### Digital Access and Identification
The law is accessible through official government channels, ensuring public access as required for legal transparency.
- **Official URL:** The full text is hosted on the government's legislative portal: `https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/l10062.htm`
- **LexML Brazil ID:** It is uniquely identified in the national legal markup system as `urn:lex:br:federal:lei:2000-12-15;10062`.

### Context within the Brazilian Legal System
This law is part of the broader corpus of Brazilian federal legislation. It is recognized by **WikiProject Brazilian Laws**, a Wikimedia project dedicated to improving coverage of Brazilian legal topics. As a statute, it shares the characteristic of being in the **public domain** in jurisdictions like Brazil, meaning it is not subject to copyright restrictions.

## References

1. [Source](https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:2000-12-15;10062)
2. [Source](https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=10062&ano=2000&data=15/12/2000&ato=8daQTTU1EMNpWT0f4)