# Law No. 379 of September 10, 1948

> Brazilian law

**Wikidata**: [Q105649906](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q105649906)  
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## Summary
**Law No. 379 of September 10, 1948** is a Brazilian statute that authorizes the opening of credits to fulfill the provisions of Article 33 of the Transitional Constitutional Provisions Act. Officially titled "Lei nº 379, de 10 de setembro de 1948," it was promulgated by the Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil to address special budgetary adjustments. The law is a formal written document classified as a statute and applies to the jurisdiction of Brazil.

## Key Facts
- **Official Title:** Lei nº 379, de 10 de setembro de 1948.
- **Legal Citation:** Lei nº 379/1948.
- **Classification:** Instance of a "statute" (formal written document that creates law).
- **Promulgation Date:** September 10, 1948.
- **Promulgating Authority:** Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil.
- **Subject Summary:** Authorizes the opening of credits for the fulfillment of Article 33 of the Transitional Constitutional Provisions Act (Ato das Disposições Constitucionais Transitorias).
- **Primary Subject:** Special budgetary adjustment (Credito Especial).
- **Jurisdiction:** Brazil.
- **Place of Publication:** Rio de Janeiro.
- **Language:** Brazilian Portuguese.
- **LexML Brazil ID:** urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1948-09-10;379.
- **Subject Areas:** Construction, End/Destination, Ministry of Education and Health, Goal/Objective.

## FAQs
**What is the primary purpose of Law No. 379/1948?**
The law authorizes the opening of credits specifically to comply with Article 33 of the Transitional Constitutional Provisions Act. Its main subject is a "special budgetary adjustment" (Credito Especial).

**Which government authority approved this law?**
The law was approved by the Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil through promulgation on September 10, 1948.

**What government bodies are mentioned in the law?**
The law specifically lists the Ministry of Education and Health (Ministerio Da Educação E Saude) as a subject entity, alongside topics of construction and goal designation.

**Where was the law published?**
The law was published in Rio de Janeiro, which served as the place of publication for this federal statute.

## Why It Matters
Law No. 379 of September 10, 1948, serves as a specific legal instrument for implementing constitutional transitional provisions in Brazil. By authorizing the opening of credits, it facilitated the financial execution of mandates set forth in the Transitional Constitutional Provisions Act, specifically Article 33. This statute represents the practical application of legislative authority to budgetary adjustments, linking constitutional requirements to executive financial management. As a historical document, it reflects the administrative priorities of the Brazilian government in 1948, particularly concerning the Ministry of Education and Health.

## Notable For
- **Constitutional Implementation:** Directly addresses the execution of Article 33 of the Transitional Constitutional Provisions Act.
- **Budgetary Authority:** Specifically authorizes "special budgetary adjustments" (Credito Especial).
- **Historical Context:** Promulgated in 1948, reflecting the fiscal policies of post-war Brazil.
- **Executive Action:** Represents a formal exercise of power by the Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil.
- **Standardized Identification:** Cataloged under the LexML Brazil system with the URN `urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1948-09-10;379`.

## Body
### Legislative Definition and Classification
Law No. 379 of September 10, 1948, is formally classified as a **statute**, defined as a formal written document that creates law. It is an instance of a "legal term or legal concept" and falls under the broader subclass of "written work," "document," and "rule." As a statute, it serves as a manifestation of statutory law and contains "legal norm" as one of its parts. Its creation was caused by "legislation" or a "legal act," following the stage of "draft laws."

### Promulgation and Authority
The statute was promulgated on **September 10, 1948**, by the **Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil**. The act of promulgation is the determination method used for this legal instrument. The publication date is recorded as September 10, 1948, with **Rio de Janeiro** listed as the place of publication.

### Content and Subject Matter
The law's digest states: "AUTORIZA A ABERTURA DE CREDITOS PARA O CUMPRIMENTO DO DISPOSTO NO ARTIGO 33 DO ATO DAS DISPOSIÇÕES CONSTITUCIONAIS TRANSITORIAS" (Authorizes the opening of credits for the fulfillment of the provisions of Article 33 of the Transitional Constitutional Provisions Act).

The main subjects of the law include:
- **Special budgetary adjustment** (stated as "Credito Especial").
- **Construction** (stated as "Construção").
- **End/Destination** (stated as "Destinação").
- **Ministry of Education and Health** (stated as "Ministerio Da Educação E Saude").
- **Goal** (stated as "Objetivo").

### Jurisdiction and Language
The law applies to the jurisdiction of **Brazil**. The language of the work or name is **Brazilian Portuguese**. It is referenced as part of the WikiProject Brazilian Laws, indicating its focus list status on Wikimedia projects.

### Identification and References
The law is identified by the **LexML Brazil ID**: `urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1948-09-10;379`. References for the data include sources dated 2021-01-28 and 2021-04-10, pointing to the official LexML portal. The legal citation for this text is **Lei nº 379/1948**.

## References

1. [Source](https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1948-09-10;379)
2. LexML Brasil