# Law No. 3640 of October 10, 1959 > Brazilian law **Wikidata**: [Q105648581](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q105648581) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/law-no-3640-of-october-10-1959 ## Summary Law No. 3640 of October 10, 1959, is a Brazilian statute (formal written document creating law) enacted by the Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil, published in Rio de Janeiro on October 10, 1959, and available at the official government website. ## Key Facts - **Title and Citation**: Officially titled "Lei nº 3640, de 10 de outubro de 1959" with legal citation "Lei nº 3640/1959" - **Country of Origin**: Brazil (federal republic with Portuguese as official language) - **Approval Authority**: Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil - **Instance Type**: Statute (formal written document creating law) - **Main Subject**: Legislation - **LXML Brazil ID**: urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1959-10-10;3640 - **Publication Date**: 1959-10-10 - **Place of Publication**: Rio de Janeiro - **Jurisdiction**: Applies to Brazil - **Language**: Brazilian Portuguese - **Available at URL**: https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/1950-1969/l3640.htm - **Wikidata Description**: Brazilian law - **Wikimedia Project Focus**: WikiProject Brazilian Laws ## FAQs **What is the official citation for this law?** The official citation is Lei nº 3640/1959, published on October 10, 1959. **Where can the full text of the law be found?** The full text is available at the official government website: https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/1950-1969/l3640.htm. **What is the legal classification of this document?** It is classified as a statute, specifically an instance of a formal written document that creates law. **Which country's legal system does this law belong to?** This law belongs to the Brazilian legal system, as indicated by its LXML Brazil ID and jurisdiction designation. **What is the language of the law's text?** The law is written in Brazilian Portuguese. ## Why It Matters Law No. 3640 of October 10, 1959 represents a formal legislative enactment in Brazil's legal system, serving as a concrete manifestation of statutory law. As a statute, it provides the written evidence of legal rules that govern Brazilian society, ensuring legal mandates are documented, accessible, and enforceable. The law's public domain status in Brazil ensures unrestricted access to legal texts, reinforcing principles of open government and the rule of law. Its classification as a statute places it within the broader framework of Brazilian legislation, contributing to the systematic documentation of legal rules that govern various aspects of Brazilian society. ## Notable For - **Official Government Publication**: The law was published by the Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil and is available on the official government website - **Statutory Classification**: Explicitly classified as a statute under Brazilian legal terminology - **LXML Identification**: Assigned the unique LXML Brazil ID: urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1959-10-10;3640 - **Public Domain Status**: As an official legal document, it is in the public domain in Brazil - **Wikimedia Focus**: Designated as a focus of WikiProject Brazilian Laws - **Jurisdictional Scope**: Applies exclusively to Brazil and its legal system ## Body ### Definition and Classification Law No. 3640 of October 10, 1959 is a formal written document that creates law in Brazil. It is classified as a statute, which is a subclass of "written work," "document," and "rule" within legal knowledge systems. The document serves as the concrete manifestation of statutory law, distinct from but related to broader concepts of "legislation" or "legal act." ### Origin and Approval The law was approved by the Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil under the administration of President Juscelino Kubitschek. The approval occurred on October 10, 1959, as indicated by the publication date. The law was promulgated through the official legislative channels of the Brazilian government. ### Publication and Accessibility The law was published in Rio de Janeiro, the capital city at the time of its enactment. The full text is available at the official government website: https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/1950-1969/l3640.htm. The document is written in Brazilian Portuguese, reflecting the official language of the country. ### Jurisdiction and Application The law applies exclusively to Brazil, as indicated by its jurisdiction designation. It is part of the broader Brazilian legal framework that includes the Constitution of Brazil (effective October 5, 1988) and other federal statutes. ### Technical Identifiers The law has several technical identifiers: - **LXML Brazil ID**: urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1959-10-10;3640 - **Legal Citation**: Lei nº 3640/1959 - **Wikidata Description**: Brazilian law - **Wikimedia Project Focus**: WikiProject Brazilian Laws ### Relationship to Statutory Law As a statute, Law No. 3640 contributes to the body of Brazilian statutory law, which forms the foundation of the country's legal system. It is created through the legislative process and serves as the official record of legal rules enacted by the Brazilian government. ### Public Domain Status Like other official legal documents in Brazil, Law No. 3640 is considered part of the public domain, ensuring unrestricted access to legal texts for the public. This aligns with the "edict of government doctrine" that establishes official legal documents are not copyrightable due to public policy considerations. ## References 1. [Source](https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1959-10-10;3640) 2. [Source](https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=3640&ano=1959&data=10/10/1959&ato=739k3Zq5UMRRVT429)