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Mining Act.

Country/Territory
Japan
Document type
Legislation
Date
1950 (2004)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Mineral resources
Keyword
Basic legislation Minerals Mining Concession Environmental planning Exploration Policy/planning Royalties/fees Soil rehabilitation Tax/levy Use restrictions Zoning Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Abstract

This Act provides for the basic rules for mining in Japan. The Act consists of 9 Chapters divided into 194 articles: General Provisions (I); Mining Right (II); Mining Lease Right (III); Recommendation and Consultation (IV); Use and Expropriation of Land (V); Compensation for Mining Pollution (VI); Local Mining Council (VI-ii); Appeal (VII); Auxiliary Provisions (VIII); Penal Provisions (IX).

Full text
English
Website
www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp