# Law No. 8862 of March 28, 1994

> Brazilian law

**Wikidata**: [Q105647487](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q105647487)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/law-no-8862-of-march-28-1994

## Summary
Law No. 8862 of March 28, 1994 is a Brazilian federal statute enacted during President Itamar Franco's administration. It is officially cited as "Lei nº 8862/1994" and its complete text is published on the official Brazilian government legislation portal at planalto.gov.br.

## Key Facts
- **Official Title:** Lei nº 8862, de 28 de março de 1994
- **Aliases:** Lei nº 8862, de 28 de março de 1994
- **Country:** Brazil
- **Approved By:** Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil, with President Itamar Franco, via promulgation on 1994-03-28
- **Instance Of:** Statute (a formal written document that creates law)
- **Main Subjects:** Device (Law) [Dispositivos], Q105766488 [Realização], Actuation [Atuação], change [Alteração], correlation [Correlação], Q105826335 [Elaboração], legal norm [Normas], competency [Competencia]
- **LexML Brazil ID:** urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1994-03-28;8862
- **Publication Date:** 1994-03-28
- **Place of Publication:** Brasília
- **Wikidata Description:** Brazilian law
- **Full Text URL:** https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/1989_1994/l8862.htm
- **Applies To Jurisdiction:** Brazil
- **Language:** Brazilian Portuguese
- **Legal Citation:** Lei nº 8862/1994
- **Wikimedia Project Focus:** Listed on the focus list of WikiProject Brazilian Laws

## FAQs
**What is Law No. 8862 of March 28, 1994?**  
It is a Brazilian federal statute, meaning a formal written legal enactment, promulgated on March 28, 1994. The law is part of Brazil's statutory legal corpus and is officially referenced as "Lei nº 8862/1994".

**When was it enacted and who approved it?**  
The law was promulgated on March 28, 1994, by the Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil under President Itamar Franco. The approval process culminated in its official publication on that date.

**What is its official citation and where can the full text be accessed?**  
The standard legal citation is "Lei nº 8862/1994". The complete, authoritative text is available at the URL https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/1989_1994/l8862.htm on the Planalto website, which hosts Brazil's federal legislation.

**What jurisdiction does it apply to and in what language is it written?**  
The law applies exclusively to the jurisdiction of Brazil and is written in Brazilian Portuguese, the country's official language.

**What are the main legal subjects or topics covered by this law?**  
Metadata indicates the law addresses multiple areas, including legal devices/provisions (Dispositivos), implementation (Realização), actuation/enforcement (Atuação), alterations (Alteração), correlations with other norms (Correlação), elaboration/drafting (Elaboração), legal norms (Normas), and competency/authority (Competencia).

**Is this law documented in any collaborative knowledge projects?**  
Yes, it is included on the focus list of WikiProject Brazilian Laws, a Wikimedia initiative dedicated to improving the documentation and coverage of Brazilian legislation across Wikimedia projects.

## Why It Matters
As a federal statute from 1994, Law 8862 constitutes a binding component of Brazil's statutory law, contributing to the nation's legal framework during a period of significant economic transition (the year the Real Plan was implemented to stabilize the currency). Its formal enactment through the Presidency ensures it carries the full force of federal legislation. The law's availability through official government channels like the Planalto portal upholds principles of legal transparency and public access to the law. Its documentation in structured systems like LexML and inclusion in WikiProject Brazilian Laws enhances its discoverability, preservation, and integration into digital knowledge ecosystems, supporting legal research, civic engagement, and the rule of law by ensuring this specific legal norm is accessible and interconnected with broader legal information resources.

## Notable For
- **Precise Legal Identifier:** Possesses a unique LexML Brazil identifier (`urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1994-03-28;8862`) for unambiguous reference in Brazilian legal informatics and digital repositories.
- **Official Government Hosting:** Its full text is hosted on the authoritative `planalto.gov.br` domain, the official source for Brazilian federal legislation.
- **Standardized Citation:** Adheres to the conventional Brazilian legal citation format "Lei nº 8862/1994", facilitating consistent referencing in legal practice and scholarship.
- **WikiProject Recognition:** Its inclusion on the focus list of WikiProject Brazilian Laws signifies its recognized importance for collaborative documentation and improvement on Wikimedia platforms.
- **Multi-Subject Metadata:** The law's assigned main subjects span a comprehensive range of legal concepts—from normative rules (Normas) to procedural aspects (Elaboração, Atuação)—indicating a broad legislative scope.
- **Federal Capital Publication:** Officially published in Brasília, the federal capital since 1960, following the standard procedure for Brazilian federal statutes.
- **Temporal Specificity:** Enacted on a precise date (March 28, 1994) during the specific presidential term of Itamar Franco, anchoring it within a distinct historical and political context of Brazil's early 1990s.

## Body
### Legislative Origin and Enactment Process
Law No. 8862 originated from the federal legislative process and was formally enacted through promulgation by the executive branch. The approval is attributed to the Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil, with the specific head of state at the time being President Itamar Franco. The law's effective date is March 28, 1994, as recorded in its official publication metadata. The place of publication is Brasília, which has served as Brazil's federal capital since April 22, 1960, and is the designated seat for the publication of federal laws.

### Classification and Legal Nature
This entity is an instance of a **statute**. As a statute, it is a formal written document that creates law, encompassing the category of legal instruments that includes acts, executive orders, and by-laws. It functions as the concrete manifestation of statutory law within the Brazilian legal system. Its creation follows the legislative process (here, culminating in presidential promulgation) and it is composed of legal norms. Structurally, it is classified as a written work and a document, and it operates as a rule with binding legal effect within its jurisdiction.

### Jurisdictional and Linguistic Parameters
The law's **applies_to_jurisdiction** is explicitly Brazil, meaning its legal force is confined to the territorial and national boundaries of the Federative Republic of Brazil. The **language_of_work_or_name** is Brazilian Portuguese, the sole official language of the federation. This linguistic specification ensures the law's texts, interpretations, and applications are conducted within the Portuguese-language legal tradition and administrative framework of Brazil.

### Documentation, Identifiers, and Access
The law possesses a dedicated **LexML Brazil identifier**: `urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1994-03-28;8862`. This persistent identifier is part of Brazil's national system for legal information, enabling precise and stable digital referencing. The **work_available_at_url** points to the official, authoritative full text hosted on the Planalto website (`https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/1989_1994/l8862.htm`), which is maintained by the Brazilian federal government's official publications arm. The **legal_citation_of_this_text** is standardized as "Lei nº 8862/1994", the format used in legal citations, court documents, and academic references within Brazil. The **wikidata_description** succinctly categorizes it as a "Brazilian law".

### Main Subjects and Thematic Scope
The law's **main_subject** metadata assigns it to several thematic legal concepts, each with a stated Portuguese term:
- **Device (Law)** [Dispositivos]: Refers to the specific provisions, articles, or mechanisms contained within the law.
- **Q105766488** [Realização]: Pertains to the implementation, execution, or realization of the law's provisions.
- **Actuation** [Atuação]: Concerns the operational enforcement or application of the legal norm.
- **change** [Alteração]: Indicates the law's role in modifying, amending, or revoking previous legal texts.
- **correlation** [Correlação]: Denotes relationships or connections with other existing laws or legal norms.
- **Q105826335** [Elaboração]: Relates to the drafting, preparation, or legislative process of the law itself.
- **legal norm** [Normas]: The fundamental rules and standards that constitute the law's substantive content.
- **competency** [Competencia]: Defines the jurisdictional authority, powers, or responsibilities allocated by the law.
This multi-faceted subject assignment suggests the law addresses both substantive rules and procedural/organizational aspects of Brazilian law.

### Wikimedia and Knowledge Base Integration
The entity is listed on the **on_focus_list_of_wikimedia_project** for **WikiProject Brazilian Laws**. This inclusion signifies that the law is a targeted item for coordinated improvement, documentation, and translation efforts across Wikimedia projects like Wikipedia and Wikidata. This integration enhances its visibility, verifiability, and connectivity within the open knowledge ecosystem. Its presence in Wikidata, linked via the provided identifiers and description, allows it to be interlinked with other legal entities, concepts, and structured data initiatives globally.

## References

1. [Source](https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1994-03-28;8862)
2. [Source](https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=8862&ano=1994&data=28/03/1994&ato=706oXTE50dJpWT982)