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Commonage Act.

Country/Territory
Bahamas
Document type
Legislation
Date
1896 (1976)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the more beneficial use of lands held in common.
Subject
Land & soil, Water
Keyword
Land tenure Common property Non-governmental entity Water rights
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act makes provision for the registration of commoners, i.e. persons that hold a right in non-partitioned land together with at least other twenty people and other aspects of organization of commoners and protection of their rights.

Full text
English
Website
laws.bahamas.gov.bs

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Savannah Sound Commonage Rules (Cap. 152).

Legislation | Bahamas | 2004

Keyword: Agricultural development, Farming, Registration, Land tenure, Common property, Non-governmental entity, Abandoned land/unoccupied land, Use restrictions, Authorization/permit, Dispute settlement, Water rights

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Mount Thompson and Ramsey Commoners Rules (Cap. 152).

Legislation | Bahamas | 1961 (1987)

Keyword: Agricultural development, Farming, Registration, Land tenure, Common property, Non-governmental entity, Abandoned land/unoccupied land, Use restrictions, Authorization/permit, Dispute settlement, Water rights

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Rock Sound Commoners Rules (Cap. 152).

Legislation | Bahamas | 1938 (1987)

Keyword: Agricultural development, Farming, Registration, Land tenure, Common property, Non-governmental entity, Abandoned land/unoccupied land, Use restrictions, Authorization/permit, Dispute settlement

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Harbour Island and Spanish Wells Commoners Rules (Cap. 152).

Legislation | Bahamas | 1938 (1987)

Keyword: Agricultural development, Farming, Registration, Land tenure, Common property, Non-governmental entity, Abandoned land/unoccupied land, Use restrictions

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Tarpum Bay Commoners Rules (Cap. 152).

Legislation | Bahamas | 1926

Keyword: Agricultural development, Farming, Land tenure, Common property, Non-governmental entity, Abandoned land/unoccupied land, Use restrictions, Authorization/permit, Dispute settlement

Source: FAO, FAOLEX