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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Repealed by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