# Law No. 3576 of June 26, 1959

> Brazilian law

**Wikidata**: [Q105649381](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q105649381)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/law-no-3576-of-june-26-1959

## Summary
Law No. 3576 of June 26, 1959 is a Brazilian statute (formal written document creating law) that was promulgated by the Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil on June 26, 1959, concerning decisions related to the Ministry of Aeronautics and aeronautics matters.

## Key Facts
- **Title and Citation**: Officially titled "Lei nº 3576, de 26 de junho de 1959" with legal citation "Lei nº 3576/1959"
- **Country**: Applies to Brazil, the largest country in South America
- **Approval**: Approved by the Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil on June 26, 1959
- **Instance Type**: Classified as a "statute" (formal written document that creates law)
- **Publication Date**: 1959-06-26
- **Place of Publication**: Rio de Janeiro
- **Language**: Written in Brazilian Portuguese
- **Main Subjects**: Includes decisions (Fixação), the Ministry of Aeronautics of Brazil, and aeronautics
- **LXML ID**: urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1959-06-26;3576
- **Available at URL**: https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/1950-1969/l3576.htm
- **Wikidata Description**: Described as "Brazilian law"
- **Wikimedia Project**: Listed under WikiProject Brazilian Laws

## FAQs
**What is the legal citation for Law No. 3576?**
The legal citation is Lei nº 3576/1959, with the full title being "Lei nº 3576, de 26 de junho de 1959".

**What was the main subject of this law?**
The law primarily addresses decisions related to the Ministry of Aeronautics of Brazil and matters concerning aeronautics.

**When was this law published and where?**
The law was published on June 26, 1959, in Rio de Janeiro.

**What is the LXML identifier for this legislation?**
The LXML identifier is urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1959-06-26;3576.

**In what language was this law written?**
The law was written in Brazilian Portuguese.

**Where can the full text of this law be found online?**
The full text is available at https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/1950-1969/l3576.htm.

## Why It Matters
Law No. 3576 of June 26, 1959 represents a formal legislative enactment that established specific legal provisions concerning the Brazilian Ministry of Aeronautics and aeronautical matters. As a statute, it serves as an official written document creating law, functioning as the concrete manifestation of statutory law that governs specific aspects of Brazil's aviation sector. The law's significance lies in its role as part of Brazil's legal framework, providing the written evidence of legal rules that govern aeronautics-related decisions and activities within the country.

## Notable For
- **Specific Aeronautical Focus**: The law specifically addresses decisions related to the Ministry of Aeronautics and aeronautics matters, distinguishing it from general Brazilian statutes
- **Official Government Document**: As a Brazilian law, it is considered an official legal document not subject to copyright under the edict of government doctrine
- **Brazilian Legal System**: Part of Brazil's federal legislative framework, published in the official government portal
- **Specific Publication Details**: Published in Rio de Janeiro on the specified date with documented LXML and legal citation identifiers
- **Online Accessibility**: Available through the official Brazilian government website with specific URL reference

## Body
### Definition and Classification
Law No. 3576 of June 26, 1959 is a Brazilian statute, which is defined as a formal written document that creates law. This legal instrument serves as a specific instance of a statute, functioning as the concrete manifestation of statutory law. The law is taxonomically classified as a subclass of "written work," "document," and "rule," while being an instance of a "legal term or legal concept."

### Creation and Approval Process
The law was approved by the Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil on June 26, 1959. The approval process involved the promulgation by the executive branch, as indicated by the "approved_by" property referencing the Presidency with the specific point in time of June 26, 1959. The determination method was formal promulgation, as indicated by the qualifiers.

### Subject Matter and Jurisdiction
The primary subject of the law includes decisions related to the Ministry of Aeronautics of Brazil and matters concerning aeronautics. The law applies exclusively to Brazil, as indicated by the "applies_to_jurisdiction" property. The main subjects are categorized as decisions (specifically "Fixação"), the Ministry of Aeronautics, and aeronautics in general.

### Publication and Accessibility
The law was published in Rio de Janeiro on June 26, 1959. The official LXML identifier is urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1959-06-26;3576, which serves as a unique identifier for this legislation within Brazil's legal system. The full text is available online at https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/1950-1969/l3576.htm, providing public access to the legal document.

### Language and Format
The law is written in Brazilian Portuguese, as indicated by the "language_of_work_or_name" property. The legal citation format is "Lei nº 3576/1959," which follows standard Brazilian legislative citation conventions. The document is published in the official government portal of the Planalto, Brazil's presidential office.

### Classification and Identification
The law is classified as a statute under the broader legal framework. It has been indexed in various knowledge systems:
- Wikidata: Described as "Brazilian law" with 117 sitelinks
- Library systems: Includes Library of Congress Authority ID (sh85127611), Bibliothèque nationale de France ID (120485802), and National Library of Spain ID (XX528757)
- German systems: GND ID is 4020660-9, categorized as "Gesetz" (Law) or "gesetzliche Regelung" (statutory regulation)
- Thesauri: Listed in Art & Architecture Thesaurus and PACTOLS with specific IDs

### Connection to Brazilian Legal Framework
As part of Brazil's legislative system, Law No. 3576 operates within the context of Brazil's federal republic structure. The law was promulgated during a period when Brazil was transitioning from military rule to democratic governance, with the current Constitution of Brazil (effective October 5, 1988) establishing the federal republic system. The law relates to the Ministry of Aeronautics, which is part of Brazil's executive branch under the presidential system.

### Historical Context
The law was enacted during a period when Brazil was developing its aviation sector. The Ministry of Aeronautics was established to oversee aviation-related activities, and this legislation provided the legal framework for specific decisions and regulations within this domain. The law's publication in Rio de Janeiro reflects the historical capital of Brazil before the capital was moved to Brasília in 1960.

### Technical Details
The law follows standard Brazilian legislative formatting, including the specific numbering system (Lei nº 3576) and date format (dd de mm de aaaa). The publication process involved formal government procedures, with the document being made available through official government channels. The law's structure includes the typical components of Brazilian statutes, such as the title, citation, and specific provisions related to the subject matter.

## References

1. [Source](https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1959-06-26;3576)
2. [Source](https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=3576&ano=1959&data=26/06/1959&ato=55eATVU5UMRRVT710)