Section 42/A of Bt.: For the purpose of the present section and the Government decree on the geological storage of carbon dioxide:
2. geologic exploration connected to geological storage of carbon dioxide: assessment of potential storage complexes for geological storage of carbon dioxide with activities penetrating below the surface such as obtaining geological information related to layers of the potential storage complex by drilling as well as test injection for identifying characteristics of the storage site;
12. geological storage of carbon dioxide: injection of carbon dioxide flows into underground geologic formations together with storage to be implemented;
Section 42/E of Bt.
(5) Geological storage of carbon dioxide may not be permitted in water columns as well as layers, aquifers, water bodies already utilized or potential as drinking water, mineral water, medicinal water and thermal water resources.
Further relevant legislation:
Government decree 145/2012. on geological storage of carbon dioxide
