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Law No. 15/2022 amending article 20 of Mining Act No. 20/2014.

Country/Territory
Mozambique
Document type
Legislation
Date
2022
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Boletim da Republica, I Série, No. 244.
Subject
Mineral resources
Keyword
Community management Management/conservation Mining Tax/levy
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the day of its publication.
Abstract

This Law amends article 20 of Mining Act No. 20/2014 of 18 August. New article 20 deals with local development as follows: 1. 10% of the tax revenues generated by the mining production is destined to the development of the province, district and local communities where the respective mining projects are implemented; 2. The Government is responsible to regulate the allocation and management of the above mentioned percentage.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.legis-palop.org

References - Legislation

Amends

Mining Act No. 20/2014.

Legislation | Mozambique | 2014

Keyword: Basic legislation, Mining, Authorization/permit, EIA, Minerals, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Tax/levy, Environmental standards, Exploration, Hazardous waste, Standards, Protection of environment, Water abstraction, Water rights

Source: FAO, FAOLEX