Law on extraction of mineral resources and use of subsoil. Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Luzern Document type Legislation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Mineral resources Keyword Minerals Mining Royalties/fees Exploration Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Law enters into force on 1 January 2014. Abstract The present Law lays down provisions relating to the extraction of mineral resources and the sound use of the subsoil. It aims, in line with the public interest to ensure the sound use of natural resources and the subsoil. The text consists of 29 articles divided into 8 Parts as follows: General provisions (1); Authorization (2); Concession (3); Special facilities (4); Expiry of licence and concession (5); Concession fee (6); Legal protection and penalties (7); Final provisions (8). Full text German Website www.lu.ch References - Legislation Implemented by Decision on competence according to the Law on extraction of mineral resources and use of subsoil. Legislation | Switzerland | 2013 Keyword: Minerals, Mining, Royalties/fees, Exploration Source: FAO, FAOLEX