Law on mining. Pays/Territoire Suisse Sous-division territoriale St. Gallen Type du document Législation Date 1919 (2007) Source FAO, FAOLEX Sujet Ressources minérales Mot clé Exploitation minière Minéraux Droit d'accès Autorisation/permis Charbon Infractions/sanctions Aire géographique Alpes, Europe, Europe et Asie Centrale, Atlantique du Nord-Est, Europe du Ouest Entry into force notes The present Law enters into force on 15 April 1919. Résumé 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. Texte intégral Allemand Site web www.sg.ch