Article 1(Purpose) #
The purpose of this Decree is to stipulate matters mandated by the Stone Industry Promotion Act and matters necessary for its implementation.
Article 2(Formulation and Implementation of Comprehensive Plan) #
(1) In cases the Administrator of the Korea Forest Service intends to formulate a comprehensive plan for the promotion of the stone industry (hereinafter referred to as the “comprehensive plan”) pursuant to Article 5 (1) of the Stone Industry Promotion Act (hereinafter referred to as the “Act”), he or she shall hear in advance the opinions of the heads of relevant central administrative agencies, the Special Metropolitan City Mayor, Metropolitan City Mayors, Special Self-Governing City Mayors, Do Governors, and Special Self-Governing Province Governors (hereinafter referred to as "Mayors/Do Governors").
(2) Deleted. <Feb. 6, 2024>
(3) When the Administrator of the Korea Forest Service establishes a comprehensive plan in accordance with Article 5 (1) of the Act, he or she shall promptly notify the heads of relevant central administrative agencies and the Mayor/Do Governor of the details thereof, and shall publish it, as prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
Article 3(Formulation and Execution of Implementation Plans) #
(1) In order to promote the comprehensive plan pursuant to Article 5 (3) of the Act, the Administrator of the Korea Forest Service shall formulate an implementation plan for the promotion of the stone industry (hereinafter referred to as the “implementation plan”) by January 31 of each year.
(2) The implementation plan shall include the following matters:
1. Evaluation of the implementation performance of previous year's implementation plan;
2. Direction-setting and objectives of project implementation;
3. Details of major projects and implementation plans;
4. Other matters deemed necessary by the Administrator of the Korea Forest Service for the implementation of the comprehensive plan.
(3) Deleted. <Feb. 6, 2024>
(4) When the Administrator of the Korea Forest Service establishes an implementation plan in accordance with Article 5 (3) of the Act, he or she shall, without delay, notify the heads of relevant central administrative agencies and the Mayor/Do Governor of the details thereof.
Article 4(Content and Methods of Fact-Finding Survey) #
(1) A fact-finding survey related to the stone industry under Article 6 (1) of the Act shall include the following:
1. Current status of the stone industry by type of business;
2. Distribution status, production volume, and price trend of stones;
3. Current status of manufacturing, processing, and use of products manufactured or processed using stone as the main material, such as traditional stone products (hereinafter referred to as “stone products”);
4. Current status of technology dissemination and research and development related to the stone industry;
5. Manpower demand and employment trend related to the stone industry;
6. Trends and prospects of domestic and international stone industry;
7. Environmental damage and recovery status due to the stone industry and disaster prevention status;
8. Other matters that the Administrator of the Korea Forest Service deems necessary for the promotion of the stone industry.
(2) The fact-finding survey pursuant to paragraph (1) may be conducted through on-site survey, literature survey, telephone calls, or e-mail.
Article 5(Requirements and Procedures for Designation of Institutions for Training Specialized Human Resources) #
(1) A person seeking to be designated as a training institution for specialized human resources (hereinafter referred to as a “professional training institution”) pursuant to Article 7 (2) of the Act shall meet all of the following designation requirements:
1. To formulate an appropriate plan regarding the curriculum and content of educational programs necessary for specialized human resources for the training stone industry;
2. To secure at least 1 professional instructor and one dedicated operating staff;
3. To possess educational facilities and educational equipment necessary for training human resources specialized in the stone industry, including educational facilities with an area that satisfies or is greater than the standard area prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs;
4. To have a feasible plan for the procurement of operating expenses.
(2) A person who intends to be designated as a professional training institution pursuant to Article 7 (2) of the Act shall submit to the Administrator of the Korea Forest Service an application for designation in the form prescribed by the Ordinance of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, along with documents proving that the institution satisfies the designation requirements specified in each subparagraph of paragraph (1).
(3) In the case where the Administrator of the Korea Forest Service designates a professional training institution in accordance with Article 7 (2) of the Act, he or she shall issue a designation certificate as prescribed by the Ordinance of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, and publicly announce the details of the designation on the website of the Korea Forest Service.
Article 6(Revocation of Designation of Professional Training Institutions) #
(1) The Administrator of the Korea Forest Service may revoke the designation of a professional training institution if it falls under any of the following subparagraphs: provided, in the case of subparagraph 1 or 5, the designation shall be revoked:
1. Where a professional training center has obtained the designation by fraud or other improper means;
2. In case of failure to continue education and training for at least 1 year without a justifiable reason;
3. Where it fails to satisfy any of the requirements for designation under Article 5 (1);
4. In case the educational curriculum is operated differently from the education and training plan according to Article 7 (1);
5. In case a person who has not completed the educational program is treated as having completed it;
(2) In cases where the Administrator of the Korea Forest Service revokes the designation of a professional training institution pursuant to paragraph (1), he or she shall publicly announce the fact on the website of the Korea Forest Service.
(3) The detailed standards and procedures for the revocation of designation of professional training institutions pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
Article 7(Education and Training at Professional Training Institutions) #
(1) Professional training institutions shall formulate an education and training plan for the following year necessary for training specialized personnel in the stone industry and submit it to the Administrator of the Korea Forest Service by November 30 of each year.
(2) Professional training institutions shall report the results of education and training for each half-year to the Administrator of the Korea Forest Service within 15 days after the end of that half-year.
(3) Except as otherwise provided for in paragraphs (1) and (2), matters necessary for the education and training conducted by professional training institutions shall be determined and publicly notified by the Administrator of the Korea Forest Service.
Article 8(Support for Expenses Necessary for Education and Training) #
The following items may be subsidized in whole or in part to a professional training institution pursuant to Article 7 (2) of the Act:
1. Instructor fees and allowances;
2. Expenses required for the development and distribution of educational materials and educational programs;
3. Operating expenses for educational courses such as field training;
4. Expenses incurred in building and managing educational equipment and facilities;
5. Research and development costs required for education and training;
6. Other expenses deemed necessary for education and training.
Article 9(Support for Technology Development Expenses) #
(1) The scope of technologies related to the stone industry for which expenses can be supported pursuant to Article 8 (2) of the Act shall be as follows:
1. Technology related to stone quarrying and processing;
2. Technology for improving the quality and performance of stone products;
3. Technology for reducing and restoring environmental damage caused by the stone industry;
4. Technology for preventing disasters and enhancing safety in the stone industry;
5. Technology for recycling by-products and wastes in the manufacturing and processing of stone products;
6. Technology related to manufacturing and processing of traditional stone products;
7. Other technologies deemed necessary by the Administrator of the Korea Forest Service for the promotion of the stone industry.
(2) In the case where the Administrator of the Korea Forest Service intends to subsidize expenses in accordance with Article 8 (2) of the Act, he or she shall select the beneficiaries of subsidizes through a public invitation process targeting those who research, develop, or industrialize stone industry-related technologies in accordance with paragraph (1). In this case, the examination required for selecting the beneficiaries may be requested to a specialized agency.
(3) Except as otherwise expressly provided for in paragraphs (1) and (2), matters necessary for the procedures, methods, etc. for subsidizing expenses shall be determined and publicly notified by the Administrator of the Korea Forest Service.
Article 10(Requirements and Procedures for Registration of Stone Quarrying Business) #
(1) The registration requirements for the stone quarrying business according to the main clause of Article 9 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as “stone quarrying business”) and the stone processing business according to paragraph (2) of that Article (hereinafter referred to as “stone processing business”) shall be as specified in attached Table 1.
(2) A person who wishes to register a stone quarrying business or a stone processing business (hereinafter referred to as “stone quarrying business, etc.”) pursuant to the main clause of Article 9 (1) or Article 9 (2) shall submit an application for registration in the form prescribed by the Ordinance of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, along with documents proving that he or she has fulfilled the requirements for registration specified in paragraph (1), to the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing Province Governor, or the head of a Si/Gun/Gu (referring to the head of an autonomous Gu; hereinafter referred to as the "head of Si, etc.").
(3) Where a person who has filed an application for the registration of the stone quarrying business, etc. under paragraph (2) meets the requirements for registration under paragraph (1), the head of a Si, etc. shall issue a certificate of registration prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs to the applicant.
(4) The head of a Si, etc. shall register and manage the registered matters of stone quarrying business, etc. under paragraph (3) in the register of stone quarrying business, etc. (including cases where such registered matters are registered and managed by electronic means).
(5) Except as otherwise provided in paragraphs (1) through (4), matters necessary for the requirements and procedures for registration of the stone quarrying business, etc. shall be prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
Article 11(Reporting on Modifications of Registered Matters of Stone Quarrying Business) #
(1) “Registered matters specified by Presidential Decree” in Article 9 (4) of the Act means the following:
1. The trade name and full name of a person who has registered a stone quarrying business, etc. in accordance with the main clause of Article 9 (1) and paragraph (2) of that Article (hereinafter referred to as “stone quarrying business entity, etc.”) of the Act;
2. Representative of a stone quarrying business entity, etc. (only applicable to corporations);
3. Location of the main office of the stone quarrying business entity, etc.;
4. Status of facilities and equipment owned by the stone quarrying business entity, etc.;
5. Current status of technical personnel (only applicable to those registered as the stone quarrying business);
6. Factory registration information according to Article 16 (1) of the Industrial Cluster Development and Factory Establishment Act (only applicable to those registered in the stone processing industry).
(2) Where a stone quarrying business entity, etc. intends to file a report on any modifications of registered matters under paragraph (1) pursuant to Article 9 (4) of the Act, it shall submit a report on modifications prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs to the head of a Si, etc. within 14 days from the date the grounds for such modification occur, along with documents evidencing the modification of registered matters.
(3) In case a stone quarrying business entity, etc. intends to report a transfer or merger of business in accordance with Article 9 (4) of the Act, he or she shall submit to the head of a Si, etc. a transfer/merger report in the form prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, along with documents prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, within 14 days from the date of occurrence of the grounds for the report.
Article 12(Detailed Criteria for Revocation of Registration) #
The detailed criteria for revocation of registration or suspension of the stone quarrying business, etc. under Article 11 (1) of the Act are as specified in attached Table 2.
Article 13(Support for Exhibition and Promotion of Stone Industry) #
(1) The following items shall be eligible for financial support for those who establish and operate facilities exhibiting traditional stone products, as prescribed in Article 12 (1) of the Act:
1. Expenses necessary for the installation of facilities for exhibiting traditional stone products, etc.;
2. Expenses incurred in purchasing or renting traditional stone products, etc.;
3. Expenses required for developing and operating promotional programs for traditional stone products, etc.;
4. Other expenses deemed necessary for revitalizing and promoting the stone industry.
(2) The target of support for expenses under Article 12 (1) of the Act shall be traditional stone products, etc. that meet any of the following standards:
1. The item shall possess significant artistic, cultural, or historical value;
2. The item shall be of superior quality and in high demand for industrialization;
3. The item shall possess unique characteristics that ensure high effectiveness for exhibition and promotion.
(3) Any person seeking financial support pursuant to Article 12 (1) of the Act shall submit to the Administrator of the Korea Forest Service or the Mayor/Do Governor an application for subsidization in the form prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, along with a detailed statement of expenses referred to in each subparagraph of paragraph (1) and documents or materials verifying that the person has satisfied the standards for subsidization of expenses referred to in each subparagraph of paragraph (2).
(4) The Administrator of the Korea Forest Service or the Mayor/Do Governor may conduct an on-site survey if necessary to select eligible recipients for financial support pursuant to Article 12(1) of the Act.
(5) Except as otherwise provided in paragraphs (1) through (4), matters necessary for the procedures, methods, etc. for subsidizing expenses incurred in exhibiting and promoting traditional stone products, etc. shall be determined and publicly notified by the Administrator of the Korea Forest Service.
Article 14(Policy Support Measures for Stone Industry) #
(1) The details of policy support measures under Article 13 (1) of the Act shall be as follows:
1. Support for the survey of stone resources (excluding aggregates defined in subparagraph 1 of Article 2 of the Aggregate Extraction Act) to secure excellent stone;
2. Support for the improvement of the management and distribution structure of the stone industry;
3. Support for holding exhibitions and promoting publicity for the expansion of distribution channels and market development for stone products;
4. Support for the advancement of the stone industry into overseas markets and the international exchange of technology, human resources and information related to the stone industry;
5. Other support deemed necessary by the Administrator of the Korea Forest Service, Mayor/Do Governor, or the head of Si/Gun/Gu (hereinafter referred to as “Administrator of the Korea Forest Service, etc.”) to foster the stone industry.
(2) The “business activities specified by Presidential Decree” in Article 13 (2) 3 of the Act refers to the following business activities:
1. Acquisition of business site land necessary for the stone industry;
2. Purchase of excellent stone materials necessary for the manufacture and processing of stone products;
3. Other projects deemed necessary by the Administrator of the Korea Forest Service, etc. to establish the foundation for the stone industry.
(3) A stone business operator who wishes to receive support pursuant to Article 13 (1) or (2) of the Act shall submit an application for support in the form prescribed by the Ordinance of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, along with documents or materials stating the following matters, to the Administrator of the Korea Forest Service, etc.:
1. Purpose and details of the project for which support is requested;
2. Period and scale of the project for which support is requested;
3. Total project cost and requested support amount for the project for which support is requested;
4. Other materials explaining the validity of the project for which support is requested.
(4) The Administrator of the Korea Forest Service, etc. who has received an application for support pursuant to paragraph (3) may conduct an on-site survey if necessary for the inspection, etc. of the project for which support is requested.
Article 15(Standards for Certification of Traditional Stone Products) #
(1) The certification criteria for traditional stone products under Article 16 (1) of the Act shall be as specified in attached Table 3.
(2) The standards for recognition of the master crafstperson of traditional stone products according to Article 16 (1) of the Act shall be as specified in attached Table 4.
Article 16(Extension of Validity Period of Traditional Stone Product Certification) #
(1) The Administrator of the Korea Forest Service shall notify a person who has obtained certification of the procedures and methods for filing an application for extending the validity period of the certification by document, e-mail, text message, or other means no later than 3 months prior to the expiration of the validity period of the certification pursuant to Article 16 (4) of the Act.
(2) A person who wishes to apply for an extension of the validity period of certification pursuant to Article 16 (4) of the Act shall submit an application for the extension of validity period in the form prescribed by the Ordinance of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, along with documents or materials proving that the traditional stone products satisfy the standards specified in Article 15 (1), to the Administrator of the Korea Forest Service no later than 1 month prior to the expiration of the validity period of the certification.
(3) If the application for extension of the validity period of certification under paragraph (2) is in compliance with the certification standards under Article 15 (1), the Administrator of the Korea Forest Service shall extend the validity period of certification.
Article 17(Extension of Validity Period of Recognition of Master Craftsperson of Traditional Stone Products) #
Article 16 shall apply mutatis mutandis to the procedures for extending the validity period of the recognition of master craftsperson of traditional stone products pursuant to Article 16 (4) of the Act. In this case, “certification” shall be construed as “recognition,” “traditional stone products” shall be construed as “master craftsperson of traditional stone products,” and “Article 15 (1)” shall be construed as “Article 15 (2)”.
Article 18(Requirements for Designation of Stone Industry Promotion Zone) #
The designation of a stone industry promotion zone (hereinafter referred to as "stone industry promotion zone") under Article 17 (1) of the Act shall apply to an area that meets all of the following requirements: <Amended on Feb. 6, 2024>
1. It shall meet one of the following requirements:
(a) The number of stone quarrying business entities, etc. shall be at least 10 in an area subject to designation of a stone industry promotion zone (hereinafter referred to as "area subject to designation");
(b) The total area of regions where permission for stone quarrying has been granted or where a stone quarrying complex has been designated under the Mountainous Districts Management Act shall be 600,000 square meters or more;
2. It shall have infrastructure necessary for the revitalization of the stone industry or have a plan to have infrastructure necessary for the revitalization of the stone industry;
3. There shall be a training institution for specialized human resources or a university, college, or research institute defined in Article 2 of the Higher Education Act that conducts survey, research, etc. to promote the stone industry, within the Special Self-Governing City, Special Self-Governing Province (excluding a Special Self-Governing Province where Si/Gun is a local government within its jurisdiction) or Si/Gun/autonomous Gu, where an area subject to designation is located.
Article 18-2(Feasibility Study on Designation and Modification of Stone Industry Promotion Zone) #
(1) The “organization prescribed by Presidential Decree” in Article 17 (2) of the Act refers to the Korea Forestry Promotion Institute provided in Article 29-2 of the Forestry and Mountain Villages Development Promotion Act.
(2) If a Mayor/Do Governor, the head of a Si/Gun/Gu, or a stone business entity intends to apply for a feasibility study (hereinafter referred to as "feasibility study") on whether the designation or modified of a stone industry promotion zone is appropriate pursuant to Article 17 (2) of the Act or the former part of paragraph (3) of that Article, he or she shall submit an application for a feasibility study in the form prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs to the Korea Forestry Promotion Institute which conducts a feasibility study pursuant to paragraph (1) (hereinafter referred to as "feasibility study institute"), along with documents prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
(3) The investigation items for the feasibility study are as follows:
1. Necessity of designation or modifications of a stone industry promotion zone;
2. The appropriateness of the designation or alteration of a stone industry promotion zone for an area subject to designation or an area subject to alteration;
3. Economic effects of designation or modification of a stone industry promotion zone;
4. Environmental impact of designation or modification of a stone industry promotion zone.
(4) In cases where a Mayor/Do Governor, the head of a Si/Gun/Gu, or a stone business entity conducts a feasibility study through a feasibility study institution, he or she shall pay expenses incurred in conducting the feasibility study to the relevant feasibility study institution in accordance with the standards determined and publicly notified by the Administrator of the Korea Forest Service.
(5) Except as otherwise provided in paragraphs (1) through (4), matters necessary for the scope, standards, procedures, etc. of the feasibility study shall be prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
[Newly Inserted on Feb. 6, 2024]
Article 19(Procedures for Application for Designation or Modification of Stone Industry Promotion Zone by Head of Si/Gun/Gu) #
(1) Where a Mayor/Do Governor or the head of a Si/Gun/Gu intends to apply for the designation or modification of a stone industry promotion zone pursuant to Article 17 (2) of the Act, he or she shall submit an application for designation or modification in the form prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs to the Administrator of the Korea Forest Service, along with the following documents:
1. Documents regarding the results of a feasibility study conducted by a feasibility study institution pursuant to Article 17 (2) of the Act;
2. A plan to foster the stone industry promotion zone under Article 17 (2) of the Act;
3. Other documents required for the designation or modification of a stone industry promotion zone, as prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
(2) The plan for fostering the stone industry promotion zone under Article 17 (2) of the Act shall include the following matters:
1. The Location and area of the designated or modified target areas for the stone industry promotion zone;
2. Basic direction-setting for fostering and management of the stone industry promotion zone;
3. Matters concerning strengthening the characteristics of the stone industry promotion zone;
4. Matters related to strengthening the interconnection between different sectors of the stone industry;
5. Matters related to management and support for the promotion of the stone industry, including modernization of stone industry-related facilities and equipment, reduction of environmental damage, and prevention of disasters;
6. Matters concerning the training of specialists in the stone industry;
7. Matters concerning prevention of damage to local residents;
8. Other matters deemed necessary by the Mayor/Do Governor or the head of a Si/Gun/Gu to foster the stone industry.
(3) Upon receipt of an application for designation or alteration of a stone industry promotion zone pursuant to paragraph (1), if it is necessary to deliberate on matters related to the use and conservation of the mountainous district due to regional conditions of an area subject to designation or alteration, the Administrator of the Korea Forest Service shall decide whether to designate or modify the stone industry promotion zone after deliberation by the Central Mountainous District Management Committee provided in Article 22 (1) of the Mountainous Districts Management Act.
Article 19-2(Procedures for Application for Designation or Modification of Stone Industry Promotion Zone by Stone Business Entities) #
(1) In cases where a stone business entity intends to apply for the designation or modification of a stone industry promotion zone pursuant to the former part of Article 17 (3) of the Act, he or she shall submit a written application for designation or modification in the form prescribed by the Ordinance of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, attached with the following documents, to the head of a Si/Gun/Gu:
1. Documents on the results of feasibility study conducted by the feasibility study agency pursuant to the former part of Article 17 (3) of the Act;
2. Business plan according to the former part of Article 17 (3) of the Act;
3. Other documents required for the designation or change of a stone industry promotion zone, as prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
(2) The head of a Si/Gun/Gu may request a feasibility study agency or a stone business entity to submit relevant data, if necessary to examine the validity of the details of an application for designation or alteration of a stone industry promotion zone filed by a stone business entity pursuant to paragraph (1).
(3) A development plan for the stone industry promotion zone formulated by the head of a Si/Gun/Gu pursuant to the latter part of Article 17 (3) of the Act shall include the matters referred to in the subparagraphs of Article 19 (2).
(4) In the case where the Administrator of the Korea Forest Service receives a development plan for a stone industry promotion zone in accordance with the latter part of Article 17 (3) of the Act and designates or changes the designation of a stone industry promotion zone, Article 19 (3) through (6) shall apply mutatis mutandis to the procedures and methods.
[Newly Inserted on Feb. 6, 2024]
Article 20(Management of Stone Industry Promotion Zone) #
(1) The Mayor/Do Governor or the head of a Si/Gun/Gu who has obtained the designation of a stone industry promotion zone pursuant to Article 17 (1) of the Act shall submit a report on the results of executing a development plan to the Administrator of the Korea Forest Service by December 31 each year.
(2) The Minister of the Korea Forest Service shall, upon receipt of the results of execution pursuant to paragraph (1), notify the Mayor/Do Governor or the head of a Si/Gun/Gu of the results of the inspection under Article 18 (1) of the Act within 1 month from the date of receipt of the execution results.
(3) If it is necessary for taking measures such as revocation of designation, area adjustment, recommendation for improvement of a stone industry promotion zone (hereinafter referred to as “revocation of designation, etc.”) pursuant to Article 18 (2) of the Act, the Administrator of the Korea Forest Service may conduct investigations, including written survey or on-site survey.
(4) In the cases where the Administrator of the Korea Forest Service takes measures such as revocation of designation of a stone industry promotion zone pursuant to Article 18 (2) of the Act, he or she shall publicly announce the following matters in the Official Gazette or on the website of the Korea Forest Service, etc., and notify the heads of relevant central administrative agencies, the Mayor/Do Governor, or the head of a Si/Gun/Gu thereof:
1. Name of the stone industry promotion zone;
2. Location and cadastral map of the stone industry promotion zone;
3. Details of and grounds for measures taken.
Article 21 #
Deleted. <Feb. 6, 2024>
Article 22(Deliberation on Support for Stone Industry) #
The Administrator of the Korea Forest Service shall submit the following matters concerning support for the stone industry to the Central Mountainous District Management Committee provided in Article 22 (1) of the Mountainous Districts Management Act for deliberation:
1. Designation of professional training institutions pursuant to Article 7 (2) of the Act;
2. Expense subsidization to those who research and develop or industrialize technology related to the stone industry under Article 8 (2) of the Act;
3. Support for those who install and operate facilities to exhibit traditional stone products, etc. pursuant to Article 12 (1) of the Act;
4. Certification of exemplary business entities according to Article 14 (1) of the Act;
5. Certification and recognition pursuant to Article 16 (1) of the Act and extension of the validity period of certification and recognition pursuant to paragraph (4) of that Article;
6. Designation of a stone industry promotion zone pursuant to Article 17 (1) of the Act;
7. Measures for the revocation of designation, etc. pursuant to Article 18 (2) of the Act.
[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 4, 2022]
Article 23(Entrustment of Business Affairs) #
(1) The Administrator of the Korea Forest Service shall entrust the following tasks to the Korea Forestry Promotion Institute provided in the Forestry and Mountain Villages Development Promotion Act, pursuant to Article 24 (2) of the Act: <Amended on Feb. 6, 2024>
1. On-site survey pursuant to Article 6 (1) of the Act;
2. Promotion of support policies for stone business entities pursuant to Article 13 (1) of the Act;
3. Cost subsidies, loans, or technical support for the stone business entities pursuant to Article 13 (2) of the Act;
4. Receipt of applications for the certification of exemplary business operators, and examination and inspection of the compliance with the standards for certification of exemplary business operators, and request for submission of data under Article 14 (2) and (6) of the Act;
5. Receipt of applications for certification or recognition under Article 16 (1) of the Act and applications for extension of the validity period of certification or recognition under Article 16 (2) and Article 17;
6. Open recruitment for the selection of persons eligible for support under Article 9 (2);
7. Deleted. <Feb. 6, 2024>
(2) The Administrator of the Korea Forest Service shall entrust the following tasks to the Korea Quarrying Association provided in the Mountainous Districts Management Act pursuant to Article 24 (2) of the Act: <Newly Inserted on Feb. 6, 2024>
1. Receipt of applications for designation of a training institution for professional human resources for the promotion of the stone industry under Article 7 (2) of the Act;
2. Research and development of technologies related to recycling measures for by-products and waste from stone processing as part of the research and development tasks pursuant to Article 8 (1) of the Act.
Article 24(Criteria for Imposition of Administrative Fines) #
The criteria for imposing administrative fines under Article 28 of the Act shall be as listed in the attached Table 5.