Regional Law No. 1138 VH-I “On healthcare resources and healthcare and recreational areas (spas)”. Country/Territory Russian Federation Territorial subdivision Tuva Document type Legislation Date 2004 (2007) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Water Keyword Protected area Public health Mineral water Recreational water use Thermal and medicinal waters Geographical area CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe Entry into force notes This Regional Law enters into force on 1 January 2005. Abstract This Regional Law regulates relations in the sphere of management, development and protection of natural areas with healthcare and health rehabilitation properties, containing mineral water, medicinal muds, beneficial climate, suitable for healthcare and recreation of the population. A territory shall be recognized healthcare and recreational area in accordance with the following conditions: (a) it is formed within municipal unit; (b) contains one or more natural therapeutic resources; and (c) m Full text Russian Website www.fpa.su