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Decree-Law No. 90/90 regulating the general regime of exploration and exploitation of the geological resources.

Country/Territory
Portugal
Document type
Legislation
Date
1990
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Diário da República, I Série, No. 63, 16 March 1990, pp. 1296-1304.
Subject
Food & nutrition, Mineral resources, Water
Keyword
Mineral water Potable water Food quality control/food safety Research Authorization/permit Minerals Exploration Mining Management/conservation Monitoring Groundwater Surface water Sustainable use Thermal and medicinal waters Water quality standards Water rights Water conservation zone
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe
Abstract

This Decree-Law, consisting of 54 articles divided into four Titles, regulates the general regime of exploration and exploitation of the geological resources, whether or not integrated into the public domain, except for hydrocarbon resources. The geological resources included in this Decree-Law are designated by: a) Mineral deposits; b) Mineral water resources; and e) Geothermal resources. The above mentioned geological resources included are not included in the public domain of the State, and may be the object of private property or other real rights, a) Minerals; b) Spring waters. In addition, it regulates authorization and licensing procedures. Title I specifies that the national territory and the exclusive economic zone comprise two types of areas for the purpose of exploring and exploiting mineral resources as part of the public domain: a) Reserved areas, defined as those on which rights derived from exploration and exploration licenses or rights; and b) Remaining available areas. With regard to resources that are part of the public domain, the following rights may be established: a) Exploration and research, permitting the practice of operations aimed at finding resources; b) Exploration, allowing the pursuit of the activity after exploration and research, that is, the economic exploitation of resources. The exploitation of resources which are not part of the public domain of the State depends on a previous establishment authorization. Title II deals with rights over the exploration and exploitation of resources in the public domain. Title III deals with restrictions to the private law regime.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
dre.pt

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Order No. 439/96 establishing water conservation zone for the mineral water (No. HM-11), denominated «Caldas da Cavaca».

Legislation | Portugal | 1996

Keyword: Water conservation zone, Potable water

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regional Legislative Decree No. 21/2012/A on the exploitation of mineral resources.

Legislation | Portugal | 2012

Keyword: Minerals, Research, Exploration, Authorization/permit, Mining

Source: FAO, FAOLEX