Law on mining. País/Territorio Suiza Subdivisión territorial St. Gallen Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 1919 (2007) Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Recursos minerales Palabra clave Minería Minerales Derecho de acceso Autorización/permiso Carbón Infracciones/sanciones Área geográphica Alpes, Europa, Europa y Central Asia, Atlántico Nordeste, Europa Occidental Entry into force notes The present Law enters into force on 15 April 1919. Resumen The present Law lays down provisions relating to mining in the Canton St, Gallen. In particular, article 1 establishes that the State has the monopoly of mining in general, as far as salt, and other minerals are concerned, as well as lignite and charcoal. They may not be exploited without authorization by the State. The text consists of 25 articles. Texto completo Alemán Página web www.sg.ch