The present Law regulates relations originating from study (reconnaissance, prospecting), rational use and protection of subsoil pertaining to the national territory, including Azerbaijanian sector of the Caspian sea, safe execution of work, and ensures protection of state interests in the process of the utilization of subsoil, the users of subsoil and natural persons. The document consists of VII Secs. that contain 48 Arts. Section I (arts. 1-6) lays down general provisions. Section II (Arts. 7-20) classifies the main types of the use of subsoil. Section III (Arts. 21-25) regards rational use and protection of subsoil. Section IV (Arts. 26-34) regards geological study of subsoil. Section V (Arts. 35-38) regards state regulation of the uses of subsoil. Section VI (Arts. 39-45) regards economic mechanism of the use of subsoil. Section VII (Arts. 46-48) establishes liability for the infringement of the present Law.
Azerbaijan · 1998-02-13