# Law No. 3662 of November 16, 1959

> Brazilian law

**Wikidata**: [Q105648611](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q105648611)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/law-no-3662-of-november-16-1959

## Summary
Law No. 3662 of November 16, 1959 is a Brazilian law, formally known as Lei nº 3662, de 16 de novembro de 1959. It serves as a statute, which is a formal written document that creates law, including acts, executive orders, and by-laws. The law was published on 1959-11-16.

## Key Facts
- Instance of: statute (formal written document that creates law, including acts, executive orders, and by-laws), with sitelink_count of 117
- Aliases: Lei nº 3662, de 16 de novembro de 1959
- Country: Brazil, referenced by : 2021-01-28 and : https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1959-11-16;3662
- Instance of: confirmed via reference : 2021-01-28 and : https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1959-11-16;3662
- Publication date: 1959-11-16, referenced by : 2021-02-17 and : https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=3662&ano=1959&data=16/11/1959&ato=d48ITS65UMRRVT186
- Wikidata description: Brazilian law

## FAQs
**What is the official name and numbering of this law?**  
It is officially titled Law No. 3662 of November 16, 1959, with the alias Lei nº 3662, de 16 de novembro de 1959.

**When was Law No. 3662 of November 16, 1959 published?**  
Publication occurred on 1959-11-16, as documented in the reference with : 2021-02-17 and : https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=3662&ano=1959&data=16/11/1959&ato=d48ITS65UMRRVT186.

**What type of legal document is this?**  
Law No. 3662 of November 16, 1959 functions as a statute, defined as a formal written document that creates law, encompassing acts, executive orders, and by-laws, with a sitelink_count of 117.

**Which country does this law belong to?**  
It originates from Brazil, supported by references including : 2021-01-28 and : https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1959-11-16;3662.

**What sources confirm its details?**  
Details are verified through LexML at https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1959-11-16;3662 (accessed per : 2021-01-28) and Presidência da República legislation at https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=3662&ano=1959&data=16/11/1959&ato=d48ITS65UMRRVT186 (: 2021-02-17).

## Why It Matters
As a core statute in Brazil's legal framework, Law No. 3662 of November 16, 1959 exemplifies the formal mechanisms through which federal laws are enacted, contributing to the body of written documents that establish binding rules alongside acts and executive orders. Its classification and extensive sitelinks (117) highlight its integration into broader legal databases, making it a reference point for researchers tracing Brazilian legislative history from 1959 onward. By being cataloged in official repositories like LexML and the Presidência da República site, it ensures accessibility for legal analysis, underscoring the importance of precise publication dating and national attribution in maintaining the integrity of federal law.

## Notable For
- Serving as a Brazilian federal lei with URN urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1959-11-16;3662 in LexML
- Holding a statute classification tied to 117 sitelinks, indicating strong web interconnectivity
- Specific publication tracking via Presidência portal with unique ato identifier d48ITS65UMRRVT186
- Dual reference dates (2021-01-28 and 2021-02-17) across Wikidata properties for verification

## Body
### Classification and Definition
Law No. 3662 of November 16, 1959 operates as a statute.  
This means it is a formal written document that creates law.  
It includes acts, executive orders, and by-laws in its scope.  
The statute class carries a sitelink_count of 117.

### Names and Identifiers
Primary name: Law No. 3662 of November 16, 1959.  
Alias: Lei nº 3662, de 16 de novembro de 1959.  
Wikidata description labels it explicitly as a Brazilian law.

### National Context
Country association: Brazil.  
This is referenced with  value of 2021-01-28.  
Source URL: https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1959-11-16;3662.

### Publication Details
Publication date set as 1959-11-16.  
Reference includes : 2021-02-17.  
Source: https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=3662&ano=1959&data=16/11/1959&ato=d48ITS65UMRRVT186.

### Instance Confirmation
Instance of statute confirmed separately.  
Reference:  2021-01-28 and  https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1959-11-16;3662.

### Structured Properties from Sources
Properties derive from Wikidata and academic sources.  
All elements tie back to the listed references without external additions.  
LexML URN specifies federal lei status for Brazil on 1959-11-16 with number 3662.

## References

1. [Source](https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1959-11-16;3662)
2. [Source](https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=3662&ano=1959&data=16/11/1959&ato=d48ITS65UMRRVT186)
3. LexML Brasil