Law No. 7796 on the mineral resources of Albania. Pays/Territoire Albanie Type du document Législation Date 1994 Source FAO, FAOLEX Sujet Ressources minérales Mot clé Planification environnementale Exploitation minière Remise en état des sols Mise en application Autorisation/permis Politique/planification Aire géographique Europe, Europe et Asie Centrale, Méditerranée, Europe du Sud Entry into force notes This Law shall enter into force 15 days after publication. Résumé This Law defines the relationship between the State and persons or organizations involved in mineral exploration and removal. Petroleum and natural gas are not covered by this Law (art. 4). All minerals in all locations in Albania are owned by the State (art. 8). It governs all existing mineral licences. Mineral licences may be transferred among organizations (arts. 11 and 12). The Minister responsible for minerals implements the law (art. 15). Other provisions include rights licensed for various stages of exploration and removal, which vary according to six mineral classes (arts. 21 to 87). General obligations are settled for licence holders, relating to selecting of (preference given to Albanian citizens) and training employers work conditions, environmental protection, rehabilitation of land, etc. (arts. 89 to 99). Measures to encourage private investments are discussed in articles 100 and 101. Punishments for mineral activities conducted without a valid licence, and conditions under which the Minister may withdraw a license are specified in articles 105 to 108. Texte intégral Albanais Références - Législation Amendé par Law No. 9261 amending and supplementing Law No. 7796 of 1994 on the mineral resources of Albania. Législation | Albanie | 2004 Mot clé: Exploitation minière, Remise en état des sols, Autorisation/permis Source: FAO, FAOLEX Law No. 9667 amending and supplementing Law No. 7796 of 1994 on the mineral resources of Albania. Législation | Albanie | 2006 Mot clé: Exploitation minière, Lutte contre la pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Abrogé par Law No. 10304 dated 15.7.2010 on the mineral sector in the Republic of Albania. Législation | Albanie | 2010 Mot clé: Exploration, Gestion/conservation, Minéraux, Exploitation minière Source: FAO, FAOLEX