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Article 512

RA 386 · Civil Code of the Philippines

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Only the owner of a piece of land, or another person with his permission, may make explorations thereon for subterranean waters, except as provided by the Mining Law.

Official text — RA 386

Only the owner of a piece of land, or another person with his permission, may make explorations thereon for subterranean waters, except as provided by the Mining Law.

Explorations for subterranean waters on lands of public dominion may be made only with the permission of the administrative authorities. (417a)

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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