Article 13. Powers of state bodies in the field of spatial data

State bodies, including local state authorities shall:

participate in the development and submission of proposals for the formulation of a unified state policy in the field of spatial data and ensure its implementation;

participate in the development and implementation of state-led and other programs in the field of spatial data;

participate in the work, related to the development of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure;

organize, in cooperation with a specially authorized state body, the production of specialized spatial data for the relevant industry and performance of work on the production of industry-specific geodata resources, creation and maintenance of a network of geoportals of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure;

ensure provision of basic spatial data and metadata to a specially authorized state body;

ensure access to open specialized spatial data;

process specialized spatial data for the relevant industry or territory.

State bodies may also exercise other powers in accordance with the legislation.