Law on the extraction of mineral resources and the use of the subsoil. País/Territorio Suiza Subdivisión territorial Luzern Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2012 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Recursos minerales Palabra clave Minería Minerales Concesión Exploración Autorización/permiso 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 1 January 2014. Resumen The present Act regulates the extraction of mineral resources and the use of the subsoil. In particular, in line with the public interest, the Law aims to ensure the sound use of both natural resources and the subsoil. Article 2 establishes that within the meaning of the Law "mineral resources" are ores, precious stones, metals and salts, as well as energy resources, especially natural gas, oil and coal. The text consists of 29 articles divided into 8 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Authorization (II); Concession (III); Plants (IV); Expiry of authorization and concession (V); Concession fee (VI); Legal and criminal provisions (VII); Final provisions (VIII). Texto completo Alemán Página web www.lu.ch