Subsoil Code. Country/Territory Moldova, Republic of Document type Legislation Date 1993 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Mineral resources, Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Basic legislation Concession Mining Minerals Access-to-information Authorization/permit Hazardous substances Waste disposal Waste management Geographical area CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations Entry into force notes Subsoil Code enters into force on the date of its official publication. Abstract Subsoil Code shall regulate relations concerning management, protection of subsoil and mining. Subsoil shall be public property. The following subsoil management activities shall be authorized: (a) geological and ecological study; (b) extraction of minerals; (c) burial (storage) of hazardous substances and industrial waste; (d) other state and public needs. The Act consists of eleven Sections divided into 51 articles: (1) general provisions; (2) study of subsoil; (3) information system on subsoil; (4) projecting and construction of enterprises, objects and works related to subsoil management; (5) mining; (6) burial (storage) of hazardous substances; (7) safety arrangements; (8) protection of subsoil; (9) mines inspectorate; (10) dispute settlement and liability; and (11) international agreements. Subsoil management shall be charged. Expropriation of subsoil for state and public needs shall be carried out by decision of the body that has authorized concession of subsoil. Subsoil shall be allotted in accordance with concession and mining licence. Full text Russian Website www.law-moldova.com References - Legislation Repealed by Law No. 3-XVI “Code on subsoil”. Legislation | Moldova, Republic of | 2009 (2018) Keyword: Basic legislation, Minerals, Mining, Contract/agreement, Authorization/permit, Exploration, Enforcement/compliance, Royalties/fees Source: FAO, FAOLEX