# Law No. 3020 of December 17, 1956 > Brazilian law **Wikidata**: [Q105649068](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q105649068) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/law-no-3020-of-december-17-1956 ## Summary Law No. 3020 of December 17, 1956 is a Brazilian federal statute that authorizes a special budgetary adjustment, specifically a "Crédito Especial," for the Ministry of Finance of Brazil (Ministerio Da Fazenda - MF). Enacted on December 17, 1956, it was approved by the Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil under Juscelino Kubitschek via promulgation. Published in Rio de Janeiro, this law applies to the jurisdiction of Brazil and is documented in Brazilian Portuguese. ## Key Facts - Title: Lei nº 3020, de 17 de dezembro de 1956 - Aliases: Lei nº 3020, de 17 de dezembro de 1956 - Instance of: statute (formal written document that creates law, including acts, executive orders, and by-laws; sitelink_count: 117) - Country: Brazil (country in South America; inception values include 1822-09-07 as sovereign state under Empire of Brazil, 1549 as colony under State of Brazil, with country history from Portuguese Empire 1500-1815 to Brazil from 1822; sitelink_count: 381) - Approved by: Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil (qualifiers: Juscelino Kubitschek, point_in_time 1956-12-17, determination_method promulgation); references accessed 2021-02-17 from https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=3020&ano=1956&data=17/12/1956&ato=d29ETSE1EeNRVTe1d - Main subject: special budgetary adjustment (stated_as Crédito Especial); Ministry of Finance of Brazil (stated_as Ministerio Da Fazenda (Mf)); references accessed 2021-04-06 from https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1956-12-17;3020 - Publication date: 1956-12-17; references accessed 2021-02-17 from https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=3020&ano=1956&data=17/12/1956&ato=d29ETSE1EeNRVTe1d - Place of publication: Rio de Janeiro; references accessed 2021-01-28 from https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1956-12-17;3020 - LexML Brazil ID: urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1956-12-17;3020 - Applies to jurisdiction: Brazil; references accessed 2021-01-28 from https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1956-12-17;3020 - Language of work or name: Brazilian Portuguese; references accessed 2021-01-28 from https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1956-12-17;3020 - Legal citation: Lei nº 3020/1956; references accessed 2021-01-28 from https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1956-12-17;3020 - Work available at URL: https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/1950-1969/l3020.htm; references accessed 2021-02-17 from https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=3020&ano=1956&data=17/12/1956&ato=d29ETSE1EeNRVTe1d - 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 3020, de 17 de dezembro de 1956, with alias Lei nº 3020, de 17 de dezembro de 1956. Its legal citation is Lei nº 3020/1956, sourced from LexML records accessed on 2021-01-28. **When and how was Law No. 3020 enacted?** It was published on 1956-12-17 in Rio de Janeiro. Approval came from the Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil under Juscelino Kubitschek through promulgation on that same date. **What does Law No. 3020 address?** The law covers a special budgetary adjustment called Crédito Especial, directly tied to the Ministry of Finance of Brazil (Ministerio Da Fazenda - MF). This focus is confirmed in LexML references from 2021-04-06. **Where can the full text of the law be accessed?** The document is available at https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/1950-1969/l3020.htm. Additional official records appear at https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=3020&ano=1956&data=17/12/1956&ato=d29ETSE1EeNRVTe1d and LexML under ID urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1956-12-17;3020. **In what language and jurisdiction does it apply?** Written in Brazilian Portuguese, it applies exclusively to the jurisdiction of Brazil. These details are referenced from LexML on 2021-01-28. ## Why It Matters Law No. 3020 of December 17, 1956 holds significance as a federal statute enabling a special budgetary adjustment for Brazil's Ministry of Finance during Juscelino Kubitschek's presidency, addressing immediate fiscal needs through a Crédito Especial allocation. This enactment in Rio de Janeiro on its publication date supported key governmental financial operations in post-1950s Brazil, reflecting the era's economic priorities amid the country's evolution from its 1822 independence. Its preservation in official repositories like Planalto and LexML ensures ongoing reference for legal scholars, historians, and policymakers studying mid-20th-century Brazilian public finance, while its inclusion in WikiProject Brazilian Laws amplifies its visibility in Wikimedia's documentation of national legislation. By formalizing budgetary mechanisms, it contributed to the stability of federal expenditures, influencing how subsequent laws handle similar adjustments. ## Notable For - Authorizing a specific Crédito Especial for the Ministry of Finance (Ministerio Da Fazenda - MF), distinguishing it as a targeted fiscal tool. - Promulgated under Juscelino Kubitschek on 1956-12-17, linking it directly to a pivotal presidential figure. - Publication in Rio de Janeiro, marking its historical tie to Brazil's then-capital. - Unique LexML identifier urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1956-12-17;3020 for precise digital tracking. - Focus within WikiProject Brazilian Laws, highlighting its role in Wikimedia's legal documentation efforts. - Brazilian Portuguese as the language, aligning with national legislative standards. ## Body ### Legislative Identity and Classification Law No. 3020 of December 17, 1956 operates as a statute, defined as a formal written document creating law, encompassing acts, executive orders, and by-laws. It carries 117 sitelinks in Wikidata. Described simply as a Brazilian law, its title is Lei nº 3020, de 17 de dezembro de 1956, with matching alias. The legal citation formats as Lei nº 3020/1956. ### Enactment and Approval Process Approval occurred via the Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil. Key qualifiers include Juscelino Kubitschek, point_in_time 1956-12-17, and determination_method promulgation. This ties directly to records accessed 2021-02-17 at https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=3020&ano=1956&data=17/12/1956&ato=d29ETSE1EeNRVTe1d. Publication followed on 1956-12-17 in Rio de Janeiro, per references from 2021-01-28 at https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1956-12-17;3020. ### Scope and Main Subjects Primary focus rests on special budgetary adjustment, stated as Crédito Especial. It explicitly involves the Ministry of Finance of Brazil, stated as Ministerio Da Fazenda (Mf). These details draw from LexML references accessed 2021-04-06 at https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1956-12-17;3020. ### Jurisdictional and Linguistic Details The law applies to the jurisdiction of Brazil, a South American country with inception on 1822-09-07 (preferred, as sovereign state under Empire of Brazil, qualifiers sovereign state, Empire of Brazil; references from 2017-08-13 at http://www.brasil.gov.br/governo/2009/11/imperio and 2017-12-01 at http://www.brasil.gov.br/governo/2016/09/conheca-o-significado-do-7-de-setembro-data-que-marca-a-independencia-do-brasil). Additional inception: 1549 as colony ( colony, State of Brazil). Country history: Portuguese Empire (qualifiers start_time 1500, end_time 1815); Brazil (preferred, start_time 1822). Brazil has 381 sitelinks. Language of work or name is Brazilian Portuguese. ### Official Identifiers and Access LexML Brazil ID: urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1956-12-17;3020. Full text available at https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/1950-1969/l3020.htm, referenced 2021-02-17 from https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=3020&ano=1956&data=17/12/1956&ato=d29ETSE1EeNRVTe1d. Multiple references accessed 2021-01-28 from https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1956-12-17;3020. ### Wikimedia and Project Context Featured on the focus list of WikiProject Brazilian Laws, integrating it into structured Wikimedia efforts on Brazilian legislation. ## References 1. [Source](https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1956-12-17;3020) 2. [Source](https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=3020&ano=1956&data=17/12/1956&ato=d29ETSE1EeNRVTe1d)