Decree on compensation for damage based on the alienation of mineral raw materials. Country/Territory Croatia Document type Regulation Date 2022 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Mineral resources Keyword Offences/penalties Minerals Mining Liability/compensation Inspection Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This text entered into force on the day after its publication in the Official Gazette (published on 14 January 2022). Abstract This Decree, based on the provisions of the Croatian Mining Law, determines the compensation of damage related to the alienation of mineral raw materials caused by action of a natural or legal person who performed mining works without a valid legal basis. Compensation on the basis of alienation of mineral raw materials is a revenue of the state budget. The type and quantities of illegally excavated or obtained mineral raw materials shall be determined by the mining inspector of the State Inspectorate on the basis of the minutes of performed supervision. The market value of mineral raw materials in the Republic of Croatia shall be determined for two different areas (see article 4, paragraph 2). In case of illegal excavation or extraction of mineral raw materials whose market value is not stated in article 4 of this text, the market value shall be determined by a decision of the Commission for Determining Mineral Reserves established in accordance with article 55 of the Mining Act. Full text Croatian Website sredisnjikatalogrh.gov.hr References - Legislation Implements Mining Law. Legislation | Croatia | 2013 Keyword: Basic legislation, Mining, Exploration, Access right, Access-to-information, Concession, Minerals, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Regulation on compensation for damages arising from the alienation of mineral resources. Legislation | Croatia | 2019 Keyword: Offences/penalties, Minerals, Mining, Liability/compensation, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX