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Law on investment aid for mountain areas (Investment Aid Law).

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Abstract
The present Law lays down provisions relating to investment for mountain areas. In particular, article 1 establishes that the Canton supports the efforts of the federal government to: a) improve the conditions for the economic development; b) promote the exploitation of regional potentials; c) maintain a decentralized settlement and socio-cultural independence and diversity of the Canton; d) grant a sustainable development in mountain regions; e) promote cooperation of municipalities and regions or parts thereof. The text consists of 14 articles divided into 4 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Investment aid (II); Organization, activities and financing of the regions (III); Final provisions (IV).
Notes
The present Law is consolidated as of 2 May 2010.The present Law repeals the previous Law of 5 May 1985 on the same subject.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Gesetz über Investitionshilfe für Berggebiete (Investitionshilfegesetz).