# Law No. 6231 of August 13, 1975

> Brazilian law

**Wikidata**: [Q105650401](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q105650401)  
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## Summary
Law No. 6231 of August 13, 1975 is a Brazilian federal statute enacted during the presidency of Ernesto Geisel. This legislation authorizes the National Department of Roads (DNER) to donate a specific area of land to the Municipal Prefecture of João Pessoa, the capital city of the state of Paraíba.

## Key Facts
- **Title:** Lei nº 6.231, de 13 de agosto de 1975
- **Alternative Name:** Lei nº 6231/1975
- **Type:** Statute (federal law)
- **Date of Enactment:** August 13, 1975
- **Place of Publication:** Brasília, Brazil
- **Jurisdiction:** Brazil
- **Language:** Brazilian Portuguese
- **Approved By:** Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil
- **Promulgated By:** Ernesto Geisel (President, via promulgation on August 13, 1975)
- **Subject Entity:** Departamento Nacional de Estradas de Rodagem (DNER / National Department of Roads)
- **Recipient:** Municipal Prefecture of João Pessoa, Paraíba (Prefeitura Municipal de João Pessoa - Paraíba)
- **Primary Action:** Authorization for land donation (Doação)
- **LexML Brazil ID:** urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1975-08-13;6231
- **Official URL:** https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/1970-1979/l6231.htm
- **WikiProject:** On focus list of WikiProject Brazilian Laws

## FAQs
**What is the main purpose of Law No. 6231/1975?**
This law authorizes the National Department of Roads (DNER), a federal entity, to donate a specific parcel of land to the municipal government of João Pessoa in the state of Paraíba.

**Who signed Law No. 6231 into effect?**
The law was approved by the Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil and promulgated by President Ernesto Geisel on August 13, 1975.

**Where can the official text of Law No. 6231 be found?**
The full legal text is available on the official Planalto Palace website at https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/1970-1979/l6231.htm and is cataloged under the LexML Brazil identifier urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1975-08-13;6231.

## Why It Matters
Law No. 6231 represents a specific instance of federal-municipal property management in Brazil. As a statute, it is a formal written document creating law, functioning as a manifestation of statutory law. Its significance lies in its function as a legal instrument for the transfer of public assets from the federal government to a local municipality. By authorizing the DNER to donate land to the city of João Pessoa, this law demonstrates the legal mechanisms through which the Brazilian federal government disposes of property deemed no longer necessary for its direct use, transferring it for local public benefit. This act, promulgated under the military dictatorship era by President Geisel, reflects the administrative and bureaucratic processes governing public land management in 1970s Brazil.

## Notable For
- **Specific Asset Transfer:** This statute is notable for its highly specific subject matter: the authorization of a single land donation from a federal infrastructure agency to a specific municipal government.
- **DNER Authorization:** It is an example of legislative action required to authorize the National Department of Roads (DNER) to divest itself of real estate assets.
- **Regional Impact:** The law directly impacts the urban development of João Pessoa, the capital of Paraíba state, by legally facilitating the transfer of land to the municipal prefecture.

## Body

### Legal Classification and Definition
Law No. 6231 is formally classified as a **statute** (estatuto). A statute is defined as a formal written document that creates law. It is the concrete manifestation of statutory law and serves as a foundational legal concept. As a subclass of "written work," "document," and "rule," it is distinct from broader concepts of legislation. Its creation is a result of "legislation" and it serves as the official record of a legal rule enacted by the government of Brazil.

### Enactment and Promulgation
This statute was enacted on **August 13, 1975**, in **Brasília**, the federal capital of Brazil. The law was approved by the **Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil** and promulgated by **Ernesto Geisel**, who was serving as President at that time. The promulgation date is recorded as the same as its enactment and publication date, August 13, 1975. The official legal citation for this text is **Lei nº 6231/1975**.

### Subject Matter and Function
The core function of Law No. 6231 is to provide legal **authorization**. Specifically, it authorizes the **Departamento Nacional de Estradas de Rodagem (DNER)**, or National Department of Roads, to perform a **donation** (doação) of a **plot of land** (terreno). This authorization is directed to a specific beneficiary: the **Municipal Prefecture of João Pessoa**, located in the state of **Paraíba** (PB). The law's digest explicitly states its purpose: "AUTORIZA O DEPARTAMENTO NACIONAL DE ESTRADAS DE RODAGEM (DNER) A DOAR AREA DE TERRA A PREFEITURA MUNICIPAL DE JOÃO PESSOA - PARAIBA."

### Jurisdiction and Language
The statute applies to the **Federative Republic of Brazil**. The official language of the work is **Brazilian Portuguese**. As a federal law, its jurisdiction encompasses the entire country, though its direct effects are localized to the specific transaction described.

### Identification and Access
Law No. 6231 is cataloged within Brazil's legal information systems. Its unique identifier in the LexML Brazil system is **urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1975-08-13;6231**. The official text of the law is publicly accessible via the Planalto Palace website at the URL `https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/1970-1979/l6231.htm`. The law is also a subject of focus for the **WikiProject Brazilian Laws**.

## References

1. [Source](https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1975-08-13;6231)
2. [Source](https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=6231&ano=1975&data=13/08/1975&ato=cfekXQq5UMnRVT067)
3. LexML Brasil