# Law No. 9690 of July 15, 1998 > Brazilian law **Wikidata**: [Q105649772](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q105649772) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/law-no-9690-of-july-15-1998 ## Summary Law No. 9690 of July 15, 1998 is a Brazilian statute (formal written document creating law) approved by the Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil on July 15, 1998, published in Brasília, and available at the official government website. It applies to Brazil and is written in Brazilian Portuguese. ## Key Facts - **Title and Aliases**: Officially titled "Lei nº 9690, de 15 de julho de 1998" with no alternative aliases provided - **Country**: Applies to Brazil - **Approval**: Approved by the Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil on July 15, 1998 - **Instance Type**: Classified as a statute - **Main Subjects**: Covers municipality of Brazil, Espírito Santo, authorization, Actuation, Minas Gerais, addition, and area - **LXML ID**: urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1998-07-15;9690 - **Publication Date**: 1998-07-15 - **Place of Publication**: Brasília - **Wikidata Description**: Brazilian law - **Availability URL**: https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/l9690.htm - **Jurisdiction**: Applies to Brazil - **Language**: Written in Brazilian Portuguese - **Legal Citation**: Lei nº 9690/1998 - **Wikimedia Project**: Included in WikiProject Brazilian Laws ## FAQs **What is the official title of this law?** The official title is "Lei nº 9690, de 15 de julho de 1998". **What are the main subjects covered by this law?** The law covers the municipality of Brazil, the state of Espírito Santo, authorization, Actuation, the state of Minas Gerais, addition, and area. **Where can the full text be found?** The full text is available at the official government website: https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/l9690.htm. **In what language is the law written?** The law is written in Brazilian Portuguese. **When was this law published?** The law was published on July 15, 1998. **Where was the law published?** The law was published in Brasília. ## Why It Matters Law No. 9690 of July 15, 1998 represents a formal legislative enactment in Brazil that establishes specific legal provisions affecting municipal governance and administrative processes. As a statute, it serves as an official written document creating law, providing concrete legal rules that govern administrative actions and municipal operations. The law's significance lies in its role as part of Brazil's statutory framework, contributing to the systematic documentation and enforcement of legal norms across the country. Its publication in the official government portal ensures public accessibility and compliance with Brazilian legal procedures. ## Notable For - **Official Classification**: Explicitly classified as a statute under Brazilian legal classification - **Comprehensive Coverage**: Addresses multiple administrative and municipal aspects including authorization, Actuation, and geographical areas - **Official Publication**: Published in Brasília on the specified date with official government citation - **Digital Accessibility**: Available through the official government website with persistent URL - **Language Standard**: Written exclusively in Brazilian Portuguese as required by national legislation - **Jurisdictional Scope**: Applies exclusively to Brazil as indicated by the jurisdiction property - **Wikimedia Recognition**: Included in the WikiProject Brazilian Laws for systematic documentation ## Body ### Definition and Classification Law No. 9690 of July 15, 1998 is a formal written document that creates law in Brazil. It is classified as a statute, which is defined as a legal term encompassing acts passed by legislatures, executive orders, and by-laws. The law serves as a manifestation of statutory law and functions as a subclass of written work, document, and rule. ### Approval and Publication Details The law was approved by the Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil on July 15, 1998. It was published in Brasília, the capital city, with the official legal citation "Lei nº 9690/1998". The publication date is explicitly recorded as 1998-07-15. ### Jurisdiction and Language The law applies exclusively to Brazil and is written in Brazilian Portuguese. This aligns with Brazil's official language policy and ensures linguistic consistency with national legal documents. ### Main Subjects and Content The statute covers several key administrative and municipal aspects: - **Municipality of Brazil**: The federal capital's municipal governance - **Espírito Santo**: The state's administrative provisions - **Authorization**: Legal authorization processes for municipal actions - **Actuation**: Administrative implementation procedures - **Minas Gerais**: The state's specific provisions - **Addition**: Provisions regarding additions or modifications to administrative structures - **Area**: Geographic and territorial considerations ### Digital and Institutional Access The law is available through the official government website at https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/l9690.htm. This provides public access to the legal text as required by Brazilian legal principles regarding transparency and public access to legislation. ### Legal Classification and Identifiers The law is identified by the LXML Brazil identifier: urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1998-07-15;9690. It is categorized under the Wikidata description "Brazilian law" and is included in the WikiProject Brazilian Laws for systematic documentation and categorization. ### Relationship to Brazilian Legal Framework As a statute, Law No. 9690 operates within Brazil's broader legal system, which includes the Constitution of Brazil (effective October 5, 1988) and the National Congress of Brazil as the legislative body. The law's approval by the presidency represents the final stage of the legislative process before official promulgation and publication. ## References 1. [Source](https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1998-07-15;9690) 2. [Source](https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=9690&ano=1998&data=15/07/1998&ato=069MzaE1EeNpWT590)