Decree-Law No. 9.215, of April 30, 1946 – Prohibits the practice or exploitation of gambling throughout the national territory.
The President of the Republic , using the powers conferred upon him by Article 180 of the Constitution, and
Considering that the suppression of gambling is an imperative of universal conscience;
Considering that the penal legislation of all civilized peoples contains precepts tending to this end;
Considering that the moral, legal, and religious tradition of the Brazilian people is contrary to the practice and exploitation of gambling;
Considering that, as a result of the exceptions made to the general law, abuses harmful to morality and good customs have arisen;
Considering that the licenses and concessions for the practice and operation of gambling in the Federal Capital and in hydrotherapy, spa, or climatic resorts were granted on a temporary basis, and may be revoked at any time:
DECREE:
Article 1. The validity of Article 50 and its paragraphs of the Law on Minor Offenses (Decree-Law No. 3.688, of October 2, 1941) is hereby restored throughout the national territory .
Article 2. This Law revokes Decree-Laws No. 241 of February 4, 1938 , No. 5.089 of December 15, 1942 , and No. 5.192 of January 14, 1943, and any conflicting provisions.
Article 3. All licenses, concessions, or authorizations granted by federal, state, or municipal authorities, based on the laws hereby repealed, or which in any way contain authorization contrary to the provisions of Article 50 and its paragraphs of the Law on Criminal Offenses, are hereby declared null and void.
Article 4. This law enters into force on the date of its publication.
Rio de Janeiro, April 30, 1946, 125th year of Independence and 58th year of the Republic.
EURICO G. DUTRA.
Carlos Coimbra da Luz.
Jorge Dodsworth Martins.
P. Góes Monteiro.
João Neves da Fontoura.
Gastão Vidigal.
Luiz Augusto da Silva Vieira.
Carlos de Souza Duarte.
Ernesto de Souza Campos.
Octacilio Negrão de Lima.
Armando Trompowsky.
