Belize Land Development Authority Act. Country/Territory Belize Document type Legislation Date 1980 (2000) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Land & soil Keyword Land-use planning Agricultural development Land reform Agricultural land Smallholders/peasants Geographical area Americas, Central America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States Abstract There is established as a body corporate the Belize Land Development Authority whose functions include: (a) the acquisition, development and improvement of land including infrastructure such as drainage and irrigation; (b) to lease or sell land especially to small farmers; (c) engage in land development projects; (d) to sell or export produce; (e) trade in fertilizers, agricultural chemicals, foodstuffs and other agricultural commodities; (e) other functions relating to agricultural development (sect. 3). The Authority may provide finance in the form of loans or provide guarantees (sect. 4). Full text English Website www.belizelaw.org