The present Federal Law establishes legal, economic and organizational basis in the field of gas supplies in the Russian Federation and is aimed at ensuring meeting state demand in strategic energetic resources. The document consists X Sections that contain 35 Articles. Section I (arts. 1-3) lays down general provisions. Section II (Arts.4-9) regards the basis of state regulation of gas supplies in the Russian Federation. Section III (Arts. 10-12) regards the particulars of the use of gas deposi