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Law on mining.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Glarus
Document type
Legislation
Date
1893
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Mineral resources
Keyword
Mining Access right Offences/penalties Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Act lays down provisions relating to mining in the Canton of Glarus. All mining activities are subject to a licence. The licence shall be refused if the safety of the workers or the surrounding area is endangered. Existing mines shall submit to the competent authority detailed plans regarding their activities; new mining industries shall submit plans or complete existing ones. Inspectors shall be allowed to visit the premises of mines. All violations of the present Act shall be subject to penalties. The text consists of 9 articles.

Full text
German
Website
www.gl.ch