# Law No. 4010 of December 16, 1961 > Brazilian law **Wikidata**: [Q105648088](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q105648088) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/law-no-4010-of-december-16-1961 ## Summary Law No. 4010 of December 16, 1961 is a Brazilian federal statute that authorizes a special budgetary adjustment, specifically a "Crédito Especial," for the Ministry of the Navy of Brazil (Ministerio Da Marinha - Mm). Promulgated by President João Goulart through the Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil on December 16, 1961, it was published in Brasília. Known formally as Lei nº 4010, de 16 de dezembro de 1961, this law applies to the jurisdiction of Brazil and is available in Brazilian Portuguese. ## Key Facts - Title: Lei nº 4010, de 16 de dezembro de 1961 - Aliases: Lei nº 4010, de 16 de dezembro de 1961 - Instance of: statute (formal written document that creates law, including acts, executive orders, and by-laws; sitelink_count: 117) - Country: Brazil (country in South America; inception values include 1822-09-07 as sovereign state under Empire of Brazil, 1549 as colony under State of Brazil, with country history from Portuguese Empire 1500-1815 to Brazil from 1822; sitelink_count: 381) - Approved by: Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil (qualifiers: João Goulart, point_in_time 1961-12-16, determination_method promulgation) - Main subject: special budgetary adjustment (stated as Crédito Especial); Ministry of the Navy of Brazil (stated as Ministerio Da Marinha - Mm) - Publication date: 1961-12-16 - Place of publication: Brasília - Applies to jurisdiction: Brazil - Language of work or name: Brazilian Portuguese - Legal citation: Lei nº 4010/1961 - LexML Brazil ID: urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1961-12-16;4010 - Work available at URL: https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/1950-1969/l4010.htm - On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Brazilian Laws - Wikidata description: Brazilian law ## FAQs **What is the official title and citation for this law?** The full title is Lei nº 4010, de 16 de dezembro de 1961, with legal citation Lei nº 4010/1961. It matches the LexML Brazil ID urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1961-12-16;4010. **Who approved Law No. 4010 and how?** Approval came from the Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil on 1961-12-16 via promulgation, with João Goulart as the key figure under qualifier . **What does the law address?** It covers a special budgetary adjustment called Crédito Especial, directed to the Ministry of the Navy of Brazil, referred to as Ministerio Da Marinha (Mm). **Where and when was it published?** Publication occurred in Brasília on 1961-12-16, making it applicable across Brazil's jurisdiction. **In what language is the law written, and where can it be accessed?** Written in Brazilian Portuguese, the full text is available at https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/1950-1969/l4010.htm. **What is the classification and origin of this law?** Classified as a statute—a formal written document creating law—it originates from Brazil, a South American country with historical inception tied to 1822 independence. ## Why It Matters This law holds significance as a targeted federal mechanism for fiscal allocation during Brazil's early 1960s governance under João Goulart, enabling precise budgetary support for naval operations through a special credit adjustment. By addressing the Ministry of the Navy's needs, it exemplifies how statutes like this maintain military readiness amid national priorities, influencing resource distribution in a sovereign state with deep colonial roots from Portuguese Empire times to post-1822 independence. Its documentation in official repositories ensures transparency and accessibility, aiding legal research and Wikimedia efforts like WikiProject Brazilian Laws, while its promulgation process underscores presidential authority in law-making. ## Notable For - Specific focus on Crédito Especial for Ministry of the Navy, distinguishing it as a naval budgetary statute. - Promulgation by João Goulart on exact date 1961-12-16, tying it to a pivotal presidency. - Inclusion in WikiProject Brazilian Laws focus list, highlighting its role in structured legal documentation. - Unique LexML ID urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1961-12-16;4010 for precise federal tracking. - Publication in Brasília, marking federal capital's role in law dissemination. ## Body ### Overview and Classification Law No. 4010 of December 16, 1961 functions as a Brazilian law, explicitly described as such in Wikidata. It qualifies 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 indicating broad linkages. ### Title and Identifiers The official title is Lei nº 4010, de 16 de dezembro de 1961, referenced from https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1961-12-16;4010 on 2021-01-28. Aliases repeat this exact phrasing. Legal citation appears as Lei nº 4010/1961. The LexML Brazil ID is urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1961-12-16;4010. ### Origin and Jurisdiction Enacted in Brazil, a country in South America. Brazil's inception includes 1822-09-07 (preferred, as sovereign state under Empire of Brazil, qualifiers sovereign state, Empire of Brazil; references from 2017-08-13 to brasil.gov.br on empire, 2017-12-01 on independence). Additional inception at 1549 (colony, colony, State of Brazil). Country history: Portuguese Empire (start 1500, end 1815), then Brazil (start 1822, preferred). Sitelink count: 381. The law applies to Brazil's jurisdiction. ### Approval and Promulgation Approved by the Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil. Qualifiers include João Goulart, point_in_time 1961-12-16, determination_method promulgation. References from 2021-02-17 to https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=4010&ano=1961&data=16/12/1961&ato=01bQTVU5keVRVT202. ### Content and Main Subjects Main subjects are special budgetary adjustment (qualifiers: stated_as Crédito Especial) and Ministry of the Navy of Brazil (stated_as Ministerio Da Marinha - Mm). Both referenced from 2021-04-06 to https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1961-12-16;4010. ### Publication Details Publication date: 1961-12-16, referenced 2021-02-17 from https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=4010&ano=1961&data=16/12/1961&ato=01bQTVU5keVRVT202. Place: Brasília, referenced 2021-01-28 from https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1961-12-16;4010. ### Language and Accessibility Language of work or name: Brazilian Portuguese, referenced 2021-01-28 from https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1961-12-16;4010. Full work available at https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/1950-1969/l4010.htm, referenced 2021-02-17 from https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=4010&ano=1961&data=16/12/1961&ato=01bQTVU5keVRVT202. ### Wikimedia and Project Context On focus list of WikiProject Brazilian Laws, supporting structured coverage of Brazilian legislation. ## References 1. [Source](https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1961-12-16;4010) 2. [Source](https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=4010&ano=1961&data=16/12/1961&ato=01bQTVU5keVRVT202)