Law on mining. Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision St. Gallen Document type Legislation Date 1919 (2007) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Mineral resources Keyword Mining Minerals Access right Authorization/permit Coal Offences/penalties Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Law enters into force on 15 April 1919. Abstract The present Law lays down provisions relating to mining in the Canton St, Gallen. In particular, article 1 establishes that the State has the monopoly of mining in general, as far as salt, and other minerals are concerned, as well as lignite and charcoal. They may not be exploited without authorization by the State. The text consists of 25 articles. Full text German Website www.sg.ch