Mining Act (2003). Country/Territory Estonia Document type Legislation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Mineral resources Keyword Basic legislation Mining Exploration Registration Inspection Authorization/permit Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Entry into force notes Entry into force from the 1st of December 2003. Abstract With the aim of ensuring the safety of persons, property and the environment, and of ensuring the economical use of deposits, this Act provides requirements for: 1) mining and the secondary utilisation of underground workings; 2) plans for mining and the secondary utilisation of underground workings; 3) undertakings engaged in mining, the secondary utilisation of underground workings or preparation of plans for such work; 4) specialists in charge and authorities assessing and attesting the conformity thereof; 5) liability and state supervision. The document consists of 9 chapters that contain 40 paragraphs. Chapter 1 (paragraphs 1-3) lays down general provisions. Chapter 2 (paragraphs 4-8) regards mining and secondary utilisation of workings. Chapter 3 (paragraphs 9-13) regards holders of exploration and extraction permits, and undertakings. Chapter 4 (paragraphs 14-16) concerns specialist in charge. Chapter 5 (paragraphs 17-19) concerns authority assessing and attesting conformity of persons. Chapter 6 (paragraphs 20-24) regards registration of undertakings. Chapter 7 (paragraphs 25-30) state supervision. Chapter 8 (paragraphs 31-34) establishes liability. Chapter 9 (paragraphs 35-40) lays down implementing provisions. Full text English References - Legislation Repealed by Earth's Crust Act (2016) Legislation | Estonia | 2016 (2019) Keyword: Drainage/land reclamation, Ownership, Private land, Mining, Protection of environment, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Soil rehabilitation, Exploration, Minerals, Monitoring, Research, Risk assessment/management, Enforcement/compliance, Liability/compensation, Management/conservation, Environmental standards, Standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX