The ecological icms and the implementation of public environmental politics in the state of rondônia

Abstract

The environmental protection is a principle of Brazilian economic policy, and ecologically balanced environment is fundamental rights recognized by the United Nations (UN) and contemplated by the 1988 Federal Constitution, in its Article 225.To ensure this right; the State together with society shall implement public politics that promote economic development in a sustainable manner. In this sense, one way is to use a public instrument of economic and environmental benefits, such as the Ecological ICMS. This is one ecological criterion for defining the form of participation by the municipals in the ICMS revenue from their respective states. This politic can act as a tax relief to municipals that can not economically explore conservation and other protected areas in their territories, as well as incentives for the creation of new protected areas. This paper presents some considerations about the legislation and impacts of the Ecological ICMS in the state of Rondônia