Royal Decree No. 1443 laying down the legislative framework on mining activities. Country/Territory Italy Document type Legislation Date 1927 (1999) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Mineral resources Keyword Basic legislation Mining Exploration Tax/levy Authorization/permit Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe Abstract The present Royal Decree lays down the general principles and rules governing mining activities, which are divided into two categories, namely mines and quarries. To undertake mining activities, an authorization, as regards exploration, and a concession, as regards exploitation, are compulsory. The authorization and the concession are to be issued by the Ministry of Industry under the conditions hereby prescribed. Full text Italian Website www.ambientediritto.it References - Legislation Implemented by Regional Act No. 12 laying down the framework applicable to mining activities. Legislation | Italy | 2016 Keyword: Pollution control, Mining, Soil pollution/quality, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Provincial Act No. 7 on quarries. Legislation | Italy | 2006 Keyword: Mining, Exploration, Policy/planning, Minerals, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX