Ordinance on sovereign mining and use of subsoil. Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Schwyz Document type Regulation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Mineral resources Keyword Mining Exploration Authorization/permit Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Ordinance enters into force on 1 July 2000. Abstract The purpose of the present Ordinance is the economic and environmentally friendly use of natural resources and the subsoil. The text consists of 24 articles divided into 8 Parts as follows: Subject matter (I); Definition of terms (II); Sovereign mining (III); Use by third parties (IV); Concession (V); Approval (VI); Proceedings (VII); Construction and operation of plants (VIII). Full text German Website www.sz.ch References - Legislation Implemented by Ordinance implementing the Ordinance on sovereign mining and use of subsoil. Legislation | Switzerland | 2000 (2008) Keyword: Mining, Royalties/fees, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX