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Subsoil Code, Law No. 103-Z of 1999.

Country/Territory
Belarus
Document type
Legislation
Date
1997
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Land & soil, Mineral resources
Keyword
Cadastre/land registration Survey/mapping Public land Dispute settlement Institution Access-to-information Exploration Minerals Mining
Geographical area
CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia
Entry into force notes
Entry into force from the date of its official publication.
Abstract

This Code regulates the relationship originating in connection with geological survey, the use and the protection of subsoil in the Republic of Belarus. This Code contains legal foundation of the all-round rational use and protection of subsoil, provides for safeguard of the interests of state and citizens of the Republic of Belarus as well as the rights of the users of subsoil. The document consists of XI Sections that contain 60 articles. Section I lays down the general provisions. Section II regards state regulation in the field of use and protection of subsoil. Section III deals with the use of subsoil. Section IV concerns the rational use and protection of subsoil. Section V regards state registration, state register of the use of subsoil and state expertise of the geological information. Section VI establishes charges for the use of subsoil. Section VII deals with security of exploitation of subsoil. Section VIII control and supervision over the use and protection of subsoil. Section IX establishes the liability for the infringement of subsoil legislation, compensation of damage and dispute settlement in the field of subsoil. Section X regards international agreements. Section XI lays down the conclusive provisions.

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Ministerial Decree No. 2045 on some arrangements for implementation of Subsoil Code.

Legislation | Belarus | 2008

Keyword: Mining, Exploration, Management/conservation, Enforcement/compliance, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Subsoil Code (Law No. 406-Z).

Legislation | Belarus | 2008

Keyword: Basic legislation, Governance, Business/industry/corporations, Mining, Exploration, Minerals, Classification/declassification, Concession, Contract/agreement, Data collection/reporting, Access-to-information

Source: FAO, FAOLEX