# Law No. 4209 of February 9, 1963

> Brazilian law

**Wikidata**: [Q105648440](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q105648440)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/law-no-4209-of-february-9-1963

## Summary
Law No. 4209 of February 9, 1963 is a Brazilian federal statute titled Lei nº 4209, de 9 de fevereiro de 1963, promulgated by the Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil under João Goulart on 1963-02-09. It addresses topics including headquarters (Sede), denomination (Denominação), correlation (Correlação), change (Alteração), the state of Pernambuco (Estado De Pernambuco (Pe)), and municipality (Municipio). Published in Brasília, the law applies to the jurisdiction of Brazil and is available in Brazilian Portuguese.

## Key Facts
- Full title: Lei nº 4209, de 9 de fevereiro de 1963
- Aliases: Lei nº 4209, de 9 de fevereiro de 1963
- Instance of: statute (formal written document that creates law, including acts, executive orders, and by-laws)
- Country: Brazil (country in South America; inception as sovereign state on 1822-09-07 under Empire of Brazil; previously colony from 1549 under State of Brazil and country from 1500-1815 under Portuguese Empire; preferred country value: Brazil from 1822)
- Approved by: Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil (qualifiers: João Goulart, point_in_time 1963-02-09, determination_method promulgation)
- Publication date: 1963-02-09
- Place of publication: Brasília
- Applies to jurisdiction: Brazil
- Language of work or name: Brazilian Portuguese
- Legal citation: Lei nº 4209/1963
- LexML Brazil ID: urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1963-02-09;4209
- Main subject: headquarters (stated_as Sede);  (stated_as Denominação); correlation (stated_as Correlação); change (stated_as Alteração); Pernambuco (stated_as Estado De Pernambuco (Pe)); municipality (stated_as Municipio)
- Work available at URL: https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/1950-1969/l4209.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 official title is Lei nº 4209, de 9 de fevereiro de 1963, with alias Lei nº 4209, de 9 de fevereiro de 1963. Its legal citation is Lei nº 4209/1963.

**When and where was Law No. 4209 published?**  
Publication occurred on 1963-02-09 in Brasília. This date aligns with its promulgation point_in_time.

**Who approved Law No. 4209 of February 9, 1963?**  
The Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil approved it, with João Goulart as the qualifier under promulgation as the determination method on 1963-02-09.

**What jurisdiction and language does this law use?**  
It applies to the jurisdiction of Brazil and is in Brazilian Portuguese.

**What topics does the law cover as main subjects?**  
Main subjects include headquarters (Sede), denomination linked to  (Denominação), correlation (Correlação), change (Alteração), Pernambuco as Estado De Pernambuco (Pe), and municipality (Municipio).

**Where can the full text of the law be accessed?**  
The work is available at https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/1950-1969/l4209.htm.

**What is the LexML identifier for this Brazilian law?**  
Its LexML Brazil ID is urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1963-02-09;4209.

## Why It Matters
This statute represents a formal legislative act within Brazil's federal system, directly addressing administrative elements like headquarters establishment, naming conventions, correlations between entities, modifications, and specifics tied to Pernambuco state and municipal levels. By promulgating changes under presidential authority during João Goulart's tenure, it influences organizational structures in Pernambuco, potentially standardizing denominations and headquarters for municipalities in that region. Its preservation on official platforms like Planalto and LexML ensures ongoing legal reference, supporting Brazil's structured governance framework, while inclusion in WikiProject Brazilian Laws highlights its role in documenting national jurisprudence for researchers and policymakers.

## Notable For
- Promulgated exactly on its publication date of 1963-02-09 by João Goulart via the Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil.
- Specific focus on Pernambuco state (Estado De Pernambuco (Pe)) alongside municipal matters, distinguishing it in regional Brazilian legislation.
- LexML ID urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1963-02-09;4209 as a unique federal law identifier.
- Coverage of multifaceted subjects like headquarters (Sede), denomination, correlation (Correlação), and change (Alteração).
- Featured on WikiProject Brazilian Laws focus list for Wikimedia documentation.
- Availability of full text at an official government archive URL.

## Body
### Legislative Identity and Classification
Law No. 4209 of February 9, 1963 functions as a statute, defined as a formal written document creating law, encompassing acts, executive orders, and by-laws. Its Wikidata description labels it explicitly as a Brazilian law. The full title reads Lei nº 4209, de 9 de fevereiro de 1963, matched by its alias. Legal citation standardizes to Lei nº 4209/1963.

### Publication and Accessibility
Publication took place on 1963-02-09 in Brasília. The full work appears at https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/1950-1969/l4209.htm. LexML Brazil ID assigns urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1963-02-09;4209 for precise referencing.

### Approval and Authority
Approval came from the Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil. Qualifiers include João Goulart, point_in_time of 1963-02-09, and promulgation as the determination method.

### Jurisdiction and Language
The law applies to the jurisdiction of Brazil. Language of work or name specifies Brazilian Portuguese.

### Country Context
Enacted in Brazil, a country in South America. Inception details: sovereign state from 1822-09-07 (qualifiers:  sovereign state,  Empire of Brazil); earlier as colony from 1549 ( colony,  State of Brazil); country from 1500 to 1815 under Portuguese Empire (end_time 1815, start_time 1500). Preferred country value: Brazil (start_time 1822).

### Main Subjects Covered
- Headquarters, stated_as Sede.
- , stated_as Denominação.
- Correlation, stated_as Correlação.
- Change, stated_as Alteração.
- Pernambuco, stated_as Estado De Pernambuco (Pe).
- Municipality, stated_as Municipio.

### Wikimedia and Reference Integration
Appears on the focus list of WikiProject Brazilian Laws. References span multiple dates and sources:
-  2021-01-28,  https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1963-02-09;4209 (for title, country, instance_of, place_of_publication, applies_to_jurisdiction, language, legal_citation).
-  2021-02-17,  https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=4209&ano=1963&data=09/02/1963&ato=a38QTRq50MVRVTd8a (for approved_by, publication_date, work_available_at_url).
-  2021-04-06,  https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1963-02-09;4209 (for main_subject qualifiers).

## References

1. [Source](https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1963-02-09;4209)
2. [Source](https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=4209&ano=1963&data=09/02/1963&ato=a38QTRq50MVRVTd8a)