Geoinformation Act (GeoIA)
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Art. 27 Task
1 The Swiss Geological Survey shall provide geological data and information for the use of the Federal Administration and interested third parties. 2 This task includes in particular: a. the Swiss Geological Survey work; b. the provision of geological data of national interest; c. advice and support to the Federal Administration in geological matters; d. the archival storage of geological data; e. the coordination of geological activities at federal level. 3 The Federal Council shall regulate the responsibilities, organisation, procedure and methods.
Art. 28 Spatial coverage
1 The Swiss Geological Survey covers the whole territory of the Swiss Confederation. 2 As far as is necessary, geological data of areas outside Switzerland that are close to its borders shall also be collected.