# Law No. 10112 of December 21, 2000

> Brazilian law

**Wikidata**: [Q105647831](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q105647831)  
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## Summary
Law No. 10112 of December 21, 2000, also known as Lei nº 10112, de 21 de dezembro de 2000, is a Brazilian federal statute that authorizes a special budgetary adjustment, including credits for investment budgets, the Federal Government of Brazil, and public enterprises. Enacted by the Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil under President Fernando Henrique Cardoso on December 21, 2000, it addresses specific budgetary allocations and destinations. Published in Brasília, the law applies nationwide in Brazil and is available in Brazilian Portuguese.

## Key Facts
- Title: Lei nº 10112, de 21 de dezembro de 2000
- Aliases: Lei nº 10112, de 21 de dezembro de 2000
- Legal citation: Lei nº 10112/2000
- Instance of: statute (formal written document that creates law, including acts, executive orders, and by-laws)
- Country: Brazil (country in South America; inception 1822-09-07 as sovereign state from Empire of Brazil; previously colony from 1549 and part of Portuguese Empire from 1500 to 1815)
- Approved by: Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil (determination method: promulgation; point in time: 2000-12-21; : Fernando Henrique Cardoso)
- Publication date: 2000-12-21
- Place of publication: Brasília
- Applies to jurisdiction: Brazil
- Language of work or name: Brazilian Portuguese
- LexML Brazil ID: urn:lex:br:federal:lei:2000-12-21;10112
- Main subjects: special budgetary adjustment (stated as Crédito Especial); Federal Government of Brazil (stated as União Federal);  (stated as Orçamento De Investimento); public enterprise (stated as Empresa Publica); end (stated as Destinação)
- Work available at URL: https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/l10112.htm
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Brazilian Laws
- Wikidata description: Brazilian law

## FAQs
**What is the official title and citation for this law?**  
The full title is Lei nº 10112, de 21 de dezembro de 2000, with the legal citation Lei nº 10112/2000. It matches the LexML Brazil ID urn:lex:br:federal:lei:2000-12-21;10112.

**Who approved Law No. 10112 and when?**  
The Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil approved it on 2000-12-21 through promulgation, with Fernando Henrique Cardoso as the key figure at that point in time.

**What does the law primarily address?**  
It covers a special budgetary adjustment known as Crédito Especial, targeting the Federal Government of Brazil (União Federal), investment budgets (Orçamento De Investimento, ), public enterprises (Empresa Publica), and specific destinations (Destinação).

**Where and in what language was it published?**  
Published in Brasília on 2000-12-21, the law exists in Brazilian Portuguese and applies across Brazil's jurisdiction.

**Where can I access the full text?**  
The complete document is available at https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/l10112.htm.

**What is its classification and origin?**  
Classified as a statute, it originates from Brazil, a South American country independent since 1822-09-07.

## Why It Matters
Law No. 10112 of December 21, 2000, plays a critical role in Brazil's public finance framework by enabling targeted budgetary adjustments that support the Federal Government, investment budgets, and public enterprises. This statute ensures precise allocation of special credits, addressing immediate fiscal needs for national investments and operations, which stabilizes government spending amid economic demands. Its promulgation by President Fernando Henrique Cardoso underscores executive authority in fiscal policy, influencing how public resources reach enterprises and end destinations, thereby sustaining Brazil's sovereign economic activities rooted in its post-1822 independence.

## Notable For
- Authorizing special budgetary credits specifically for investment budgets (Orçamento De Investimento), Federal Government (União Federal), and public enterprises (Empresa Publica).
- Promulgated on the exact date of 2000-12-21 by Fernando Henrique Cardoso via the Presidency.
- Unique LexML identifier urn:lex:br:federal:lei:2000-12-21;10112 tying it to federal Brazilian legal databases.
- Focus on "end" destinations (Destinação) in budgetary contexts, distinguishing its allocation precision.
- Inclusion in WikiProject Brazilian Laws for Wikimedia documentation.

## Body
### Overview and Classification
Law No. 10112 of December 21, 2000, functions as a statute—a formal written document creating law, akin to acts and executive orders. Its Wikidata description labels it simply as a Brazilian law. It holds the title Lei nº 10112, de 21 de dezembro de 2000, with alias Lei nº 10112, de 21 de dezembro de 2000 and legal citation Lei nº 10112/2000.

### Origin and Jurisdiction
The law originates from Brazil, a country in South America with inception on 1822-09-07 as a sovereign state from the Empire of Brazil. Brazil previously existed as a colony from 1549 and under the Portuguese Empire from 1500 to 1815. It applies to Brazil's jurisdiction entirely.

### Enactment and Approval
Approved by the Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil on 2000-12-21 via promulgation. Fernando Henrique Cardoso serves as the qualifier under  at that point in time. Publication occurred in Brasília on 2000-12-21.

### Language and Accessibility
Written in Brazilian Portuguese. Full text available at https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/l10112.htm.

### Identifiers and References
LexML Brazil ID: urn:lex:br:federal:lei:2000-12-21;10112. Key references include:
- https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:2000-12-21;10112 (: 2021-01-28 for title, country, instance_of, main_subject, place_of_publication, applies_to_jurisdiction, language, legal_citation).
- https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=10112&ano=2000&data=21/12/2000&ato=2a3AzaU1EMNpWT123 (: 2021-02-17 for approved_by, publication_date, work_available_at_url).
- Additional main_subject references at https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:2000-12-21;10112 (: 2021-04-06).

### Main Subjects
Covers multiple interconnected topics:
- Special budgetary adjustment, stated as Crédito Especial.
- Federal Government of Brazil, stated as União Federal.
- , stated as Orçamento De Investimento.
- Public enterprise, stated as Empresa Publica.
- End, stated as Destinação.

### Wikimedia Context
Appears on the focus list of WikiProject Brazilian Laws. Sitelink count for related statute class: 117; Brazil sitelink count: 381.

## References

1. [Source](https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:2000-12-21;10112)
2. [Source](https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=10112&ano=2000&data=21/12/2000&ato=2a3AzaU1EMNpWT123)