The present Law establishes the legal basis for geodetic and cartographic activity. The objects of geodetic and cartographic activity are the national territory and outer space (art. 3). Geodetic and cartographic activity of governmental importance shall include: 1) creation, renewal and publication of topographic maps and plans; 2) distant zoning of the Earth; 3) demarcation and inspection of state boundaries (art. 6). Geodetic and cartographic activity shall be subject to licensing in conformity with the modalities established by Law (art. 13). The Law consists of 16 Articles.
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