Article 31. Ensuring the Protection of Precious Metals and Precious Stones, as well as Products (Items) from Them

Geological study and exploration of subsoil plots containing precious metals and precious stones, mining and production of precious metals and mining of precious stones shall be subject to protection in order to ensure the complete safety of precious metals and precious stones, as well as products (items) from them from theft, fires, spoilage in all places of extraction, production, storage and use.

Business entities operating in the field of circulation of precious metals and precious stones shall carry out activities to:

ensure the safety of precious metals and precious stones, as well as products (items) from them;

strengthening places (objects) of protected areas.

Business entities may enter into contracts for the provision of services for the protection of objects, transportation of precious metals and precious stones with organizations specializing in these areas, carry out other activities aimed at ensuring the safety of precious metals and precious stones, as well as products (items) from them.