# Law No. 3628 of September 7, 1959

> Brazilian law

**Wikidata**: [Q105648514](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q105648514)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/law-no-3628-of-september-7-1959

## Summary
Law No. 3628 of September 7, 1959 is a Brazilian statute that grants special pensions to individuals named Irmgard Wurmili D'Avila Mello and Maria Chaguinhas de Oliveira Bastos, approved by the Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil and published in Rio de Janeiro on September 7, 1959.

## Key Facts
- **Title**: Lei nº 3628, de 7 de setembro de 1959
- **Law Digest**: CONCEDE PENSÃO A IRMGARD WURMILI D AVILA MELLO E A MARIA CHAGUINHAS DE OLIVEIRA BASTOS
- **Approved by**: Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil
- **Instance of**: statute
- **Main Subject**: Includes provisions for "Pensão Especial" (Special Pension) and "Concessão"
- **Lexml Brazil ID**: urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1959-09-07;3628
- **Publication Date**: 1959-09-07
- **Place of Publication**: Rio de Janeiro
- **Work Available At URL**: https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/1950-1969/l3628.htm
- **Jurisdiction**: Applies to Brazil
- **Language**: Brazilian Portuguese
- **Legal Citation**: Lei nº 3628/1959
- **Wikimedia Focus**: WikiProject Brazilian Laws

## FAQs
**What does Law No. 3628 specifically grant?**
The law specifically grants special pensions to two individuals: Irmgard Wurmili D'Avila Mello and Maria Chaguinhas de Oliveira Bastos.

**When was this law published?**
The law was published on September 7, 1959, in Rio de Janeiro.

**Who approved this law?**
The law was approved by the Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil.

**What is the legal citation for this law?**
The legal citation is Lei nº 3628/1959.

**What is the Lexml identifier for this law?**
The Lexml identifier is urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1959-09-07;3628.

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

## Why It Matters
Law No. 3628 of September 7, 1959 represents a specific instance of Brazilian statutory law that provides pension benefits to individuals, demonstrating how the Brazilian legal system addresses social welfare provisions. As a formal written document creating law, it serves as an example of how the Brazilian government implements social policies through legislative action. The law's focus on granting pensions highlights the government's role in providing social security benefits to specific citizens, contributing to the broader framework of social welfare in Brazil.

## Notable For
- **Specific Pension Grant**: The law is specifically noted for granting special pensions to two named individuals, making it a targeted legislative provision rather than a general social welfare law.
- **Historical Context**: Issued in 1959 during the Brazilian Empire's transition to the Republic, this law reflects the social policy priorities of the period.
- **Official Publication**: The law was officially published in Rio de Janeiro, the capital at the time, following standard legislative procedures.
- **Digital Accessibility**: The law is available online through the Brazilian government's official portal, ensuring public access to the legal text.
- **Specific Lexml Identifier**: It has a unique Lexml identifier that distinguishes it from other Brazilian laws.

## Body
### Definition and Legal Classification
Law No. 3628 of September 7, 1959 is a Brazilian statute that falls under the broader category of "statutes" as defined by the provided source material. It is classified as an instance of a statute, which is a formal written document that creates law, encompassing acts passed by legislatures, executive orders, and by-laws. The law serves as a manifestation of statutory law and is considered a subclass of "written work," "document," and "rule."

### Provisions and Content
The law specifically addresses the granting of pensions to two individuals: Irmgard Wurmili D'Avila Mello and Maria Chaguinhas de Oliveira Bastos. The text includes provisions related to "Pensão Especial" (Special Pension) and "Concessão" (Concession), indicating that the law provides targeted social welfare benefits rather than general legislation.

### Publication and Official Status
The law was published on September 7, 1959, in Rio de Janeiro, the capital city of Brazil at the time. It was approved by the Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil, with the specific approval attributed to President Juscelino Kubitschek based on the provided references. The law was published in the official government gazette and is now available through the Brazilian government's digital portal.

### Jurisdiction and Language
The law applies exclusively to Brazil and is written in Brazilian Portuguese. The legal citation format is Lei nº 3628/1959, which follows the standard Brazilian legal citation convention. The law is indexed under the WikiProject Brazilian Laws, indicating its inclusion in the Wikimedia community's efforts to document Brazilian legislation.

### Technical Identifiers
The law has several technical identifiers that distinguish it from other legal documents:
- **Lexml Brazil ID**: urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1959-09-07;3628
- **GND ID**: 4020660-9 (as indicated by the broader statute classification)
- **Library of Congress Authority ID**: sh85127611
- **Bibliothèque nationale de France ID**: 120485802
- **National Library of Spain ID**: XX528757 ("Leyes")

### Digital Accessibility
The law is publicly available online at https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/1950-1969/l3628.htm, providing unrestricted access to the legal text as it is considered an official government document not subject to copyright under the "edict of government doctrine" as mentioned in the broader statute description.

### Relationship to Brazilian Legal System
As a federal law, Law No. 3628 operates within the framework of Brazil's federal republic system, where the National Congress (Federal Senate and Chamber of Deputies) is the legislative body. The law is administered by the Supreme Federal Court (STF) as the highest judicial authority and would be enforced by the Central Bank and other relevant government agencies. The law's provisions would be implemented through the Ministry of Social Security and other relevant departments.

## References

1. [Source](https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1959-09-07;3628)
2. [Source](https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=3628&ano=1959&data=07/09/1959&ato=04dMTVq5UMRRVT163)
3. LexML Brasil