# Law No. 10166 of December 27, 2000

> Brazilian law

**Wikidata**: [Q105650170](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q105650170)  
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## Summary
Law No. 10166 of December 27, 2000 is a Brazilian statute promulgated by the Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil on December 27, 2000, addressing legal norms related to extraction, change, and activity within Brazil, with the full text available in Brazilian Portuguese at the official government website.

## Key Facts
- Title: Lei nº 10166, de 27 de dezembro de 2000
- Country: Brazil
- Approval: Approved by the Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil
- Instance type: Statute
- Publication date: 2000-12-27
- Place of publication: Brasília
- Lexml ID: urn:lex:br:federal:lei:2000-12-27;10166
- Available at: https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/l10166.htm
- Citation: Lei nº 10166/2000
- Language: Brazilian Portuguese
- Main subjects: extraction, change, legal norm, activity
- Jurisdiction: Brazil
- Wikimedia project: WikiProject Brazilian Laws

## FAQs
**What is the official citation for Law No. 10166?**
The official citation is Lei nº 10166/2000.

**When was Law No. 10166 published and by whom?**
The law was published on December 27, 2000, by the Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil.

**What are the main subjects covered by this law?**
The law addresses extraction, change, legal norms, and activities within Brazil.

**Where can the full text of this law be found?**
The full text is available at https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/l10166.htm.

**What is the language of this law?**
The law is written in Brazilian Portuguese.

**What is the jurisdiction this law applies to?**
The law applies to Brazil.

## Why It Matters
Law No. 10166 of December 27, 2000 represents a formal written document that creates statutory law in Brazil. As a statute, it serves as the concrete manifestation of legal rules governing specific activities within the country. Its significance lies in providing the official, written evidence of legal mandates that govern society, ensuring legal mandates are documented, accessible, and enforceable. The law's status as public domain in Brazil reinforces principles of open government and the rule of law, allowing unrestricted access to legal texts for citizens, courts, and administrators.

## Notable For
- **Official Brazilian Statute:** Classified as a formal written document creating law under Brazilian legal framework.
- **Publication Details:** Published on December 27, 2000, in Brasília, the capital of Brazil.
- **Language and Jurisdiction:** Written in Brazilian Portuguese and applies exclusively to Brazil.
- **Main Subjects:** Focuses on extraction, change, legal norms, and activities within the country.
- **Accessibility:** Full text available at the official government website (Planalto.gov.br).
- **Citation Format:** Uses the standard Brazilian legal citation format "Lei nº 10166/2000".
- **Wikimedia Classification:** Included in WikiProject Brazilian Laws for documentation and categorization.

## Body
### Definition and Classification
Law No. 10166 of December 27, 2000 is a Brazilian statute, formally classified as a written document that creates law. It functions as a manifestation of statutory law and is distinguished from general concepts of legislation or legal acts. The statute is taxonomically classified as a subclass of "written work," "document," and "rule," while being an instance of a "legal term or legal concept."

### Publication and Approval
The law was officially promulgated by the Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil on December 27, 2000. The approval process involved the determination method of "promulgation" under the presidency of Fernando Henrique Cardoso, who served as the President of Brazil at that time. The law was published in Brasília, the capital city of Brazil.

### Lexical and Technical Details
The law is identified by the LEXML Brazil ID: urn:lex:br:federal:lei:2000-12-27;10166. The full text is available at the official government website: https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/l10166.htm. The legal citation format is "Lei nº 10166/2000," following standard Brazilian legal citation conventions.

### Main Subjects and Content
The statute addresses several key areas:
- **Extraction**: Legal provisions concerning extraction activities within Brazil
- **Change**: Regulations related to modifications or alterations
- **Legal Norms**: Specific legal standards and requirements
- **Activities**: General operational activities governed by the law

These subjects represent the primary focus areas covered by the legislation.

### Jurisdiction and Language
The law applies exclusively to Brazil and is written in Brazilian Portuguese. The jurisdiction is explicitly stated as Brazil in the structured properties.

### Availability and Documentation
The law is documented in Wikimedia's WikiProject Brazilian Laws, indicating its inclusion in the broader Brazilian legal documentation system. The law has a Wikidata description as "Brazilian law" and appears in over 100 languages across Wikipedia articles.

### Related Legal Framework
As a statute, Law No. 10166 operates within Brazil's federal republic system, which includes a presidential system of government. The law is part of the broader Brazilian legal system that includes the Constitution of Brazil (effective October 5, 1988) and is overseen by the Supreme Federal Court as the highest judicial authority.

## References

1. [Source](https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:2000-12-27;10166)
2. [Source](https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=10166&ano=2000&data=27/12/2000&ato=ffecXVq1EMNpWT20b)