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