Law of 1999 on subsoil.

The purpose of the Law on Subsoil is to regulate issues related to use and protection of subsoil in the interests of the present and future generations. The subsoil is the property of state, in other words, it is the property of all people of Mongolia, in accordance with the Constitution of Mongolia. The subsoil may be given to others only on lease. It shall be prohibited to change the right of the state to own the subsoil. The document consists of XI Chapters that contain 60 Articles. Chapter I (arts. 1-21) lays down general provisions. Chapter II (Arts.22-24) regards geological survey of subsoil. Chapter III (Arts.27-30) regards preparing drawings of constructions and structures to be built underground for purposes other than mining of mineral resources, and building plants for mining and processing of mineral resources, building and commissioning these constructions and structures. Chapter IV (Arts.31-35) regards using subsoil for mining. Chapter V (art. 36) deals with using subsoil for purposes other than mining. Chapter VI (Arts.37-40) regards safety requirements during the use of subsoil. Chapter VII (Arts.41-44) regards protections of subsoil. Chapter VIII (Arts.45-50) regards the national registration of reserves of mineral raw materials, deposits and subsoil. Chapter IX (Arts.51-55) regards monitoring use and protection of subsoil and monitoring geological surveying. Chapter X (Arts.56-57) regards dispute settlement regarding the use of subsoil. Chapter XI (Arts.58-60) establishes liability for the infringement of the present legislation.