# Law No. 7340 of July 10, 1985

> Brazilian law

**Wikidata**: [Q105650271](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q105650271)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/law-no-7340-of-july-10-1985

## Summary
Law No. 7340 of July 10, 1985 is a Brazilian federal law enacted on July 10, 1985, classified as a statute that creates legal norms, with specific identifiers including the URL urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1985-07-10;7340 and the official text available at https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/1980-1988/l7340.htm.

## Key Facts
- **Full Title**: Lei nº 7340, de 10 de julho de 1985 (Law No. 7340, of July 10, 1985)
- **Publication Date**: 1985-07-10
- **Jurisdiction**: Brazilian federal law (country: Brazil, Q155)
- **Type**: Instance of a statute (legal term or legal concept), subclass of written work and document
- **Identifiers**: 
  - Wikidata ID: Q2844 (sitelink_count: 117)
  - GND ID: 4020660-9
  - Library of Congress Authority ID: sh85127611
  - Bibliothèque nationale de France ID: 120485802
  - National Library of Spain ID: XX528757
- **URL**: urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1985-07-10;7340
- **Official Text**: https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/1980-1988/l7340.htm
- **Related Concepts**: Includes legal norms, statutory law, and is part of the broader legal system
- **Classification**: Classified under Dewey Decimal system (342.057, 348.02) and categorized as "Gesetz" (Law) in German systems (GND ID)

## FAQs
**What is the official title and date of this law?**
The law is officially titled "Lei nº 7340, de 10 de julho de 1985" and was published on July 10, 1985.

**What is the legal classification and purpose of this statute?**
It is classified as a statute that creates legal norms, functioning as a manifestation of statutory law and containing legal norms as its core components.

**Where can I find the official text of this law?**
The official text is available at the URL https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/1980-1988/l7340.htm.

**What are the key identifiers and metadata associated with this law?**
The law has multiple identifiers including the URL urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1985-07-10;7340, GND ID 4020660-9, Library of Congress Authority ID sh85127611, and was published on 1985-07-10.

**How is this law categorized in library systems?**
It is cataloged under the Dewey Decimal system (342.057, 348.02) and categorized as "Gesetz" (Law) in German library systems.

## Why It Matters
Law No. 7340 of July 10, 1985 represents a formal legislative enactment that establishes specific legal rules within Brazil's statutory framework. As a federal law, it contributes to the comprehensive body of Brazilian statutory law that governs various aspects of civil and administrative matters. The law's publication on July 10, 1985, marks its official entry into force and provides concrete legal guidance for citizens, administrators, and judicial authorities. Its classification as a statute ensures it follows established legislative procedures and maintains the formal structure required for legal enforceability. The law's public domain status, as indicated by its identifiers and metadata, ensures accessibility and transparency in the Brazilian legal system.

## Notable For
- **Specific Brazilian Legislation**: Represents a distinct federal law with unique identifiers and publication details
- **Statutory Framework**: Contributes to Brazil's comprehensive system of statutory law
- **Official Documentation**: Has an official text available through the Brazilian government's official portal
- **Global Classification**: Categorized under international library classification systems and knowledge bases
- **Technical Metadata**: Includes comprehensive structured data with multiple identifiers and references
- **Public Domain Status**: Follows the edict of government doctrine ensuring non-copyright status

## Body
### Definition and Classification
Law No. 7340 of July 10, 1985 is a Brazilian federal statute that creates legal norms. It is classified as an instance of a "statute" (legal term or legal concept), functioning as a concrete manifestation of statutory law. The document is taxonomically positioned as a subclass of "written work," "document," and "rule," distinct from but related to broader concepts of "law" and "legal act."

### Publication and Official Status
The law was officially published on July 10, 1985, as indicated by the structured property P790 with the point_in_time qualifier set to 1985-07-10. It is classified under the Brazilian federal jurisdiction (country: Brazil, Q155). The official text is available at the URL https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/1980-1988/l7340.htm, providing direct access to the legislative content.

### Identifiers and Metadata
The law has comprehensive metadata and identifiers across multiple knowledge systems:
- **Wikidata**: Identified as Q2844 with sitelink_count: 117
- **GND**: German National Library ID 4020660-9, categorized as "Gesetz" (Law)
- **Library of Congress**: Authority ID sh85127611
- **Bibliothèque nationale de France**: ID 120485802
- **National Library of Spain**: ID XX528757 ("Leyes")
- **URL**: urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1985-07-10;7340

### Legal Content and Structure
The statute contains specific legal norms that establish rules and regulations. It is composed of "legal norms" and is considered a "part of" the broader concepts of "law" and "legal act." The creation process involves preceding draft laws and is caused by the act of "legislation."

### Copyright and Public Policy
The law holds a unique status in copyright law, following the "edict of government doctrine" which establishes that official legal documents are in the public domain in Brazil. This ensures unrestricted access to the legislative text for the public.

### Structured Data and Web Ontology
The law is modeled in semantic web technologies:
- **Schema.org**: Equivalent to `https://schema.org/Legislation`
- **Knowledge Graphs**: Google Knowledge Graph ID `/g/120kn55l` and BabelNet ID `00050588n`
- **KBpedia**: ID "Statute" (referenced 2020-07-09)
- **Properties**: Associated with properties including P467, P17 (country), P1001 (applies to jurisdiction), P2567, P2568, P3148, P7588, P953, and P9681

### Educational and Cultural Context
The law is referenced in various educational and encyclopedic resources:
- **Vikidia**: Dedicated articles in multiple languages (eu:Lege, fr:Loi)
- **Klexikon**: Article on "Gesetz"
- **Encyclopedias**: Described in sources such as the *Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia* (Volume 8, page 383), the *Great Russian Encyclopedia* (portal ID zakon-23ecdb), and the *Encyclopedia of Korean Culture* (E0022648)
- **Museum Cataloging**: Nomenclature for Museum Cataloging ID (`13378` for statute, `13377` for act) and museum_digital_tag_id of `4605`

### Specific Legal Categories
The law is associated with various legal classifications:
- **Quadro De Pessoal**: Q105764136
- **Grupo Ocupacional**: Q105766478
- **Fixação**: Q16513426
- **Valor**: Q868257
- **Categoria Funcional**: Q105766505
- **Outras Atividades De Nivel Superior**: Q105826333

These classifications provide additional context about the law's specific application and scope within Brazilian legal frameworks.

## References

1. [Source](https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1985-07-10;7340)
2. [Source](https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=7340&ano=1985&data=10/07/1985&ato=4b0ITQ65keBpWT2f4)