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Concordat on the exploitation and exploration of oil.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Zug
Document type
Miscellaneous
Date
1955
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Mineral resources
Keyword
Sub-national agreement Mining Minerals Exploration Royalties/fees Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
Konkordat betreffend die Schürfung und Ausbeutung von Erdöl.
Abstract

The present Concordat lays down provisions relating to the common exploration of oil, natural gas and asphalt in the area of the Jura area. In particular, article 1 establishes that with a view to the special conditions regarding the exploration and exploitation of oil resources, the cantons agree to proceed in common agreement. The text consists of 12 articles as follows: Purpose (1); Area of Concordat (2); Issue of concession (3); Content of concession (4); Enforcement (5); Concordat commission (6); Fees and charges (7); Sharing ownership (8); Expropriation (9); Duration of Concordat (10); Participation of further cantons (11); Final provisions (12).

Full text
German
Website
www.zug.ch