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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