Compulsory Acquisition of Land (Guernsey) Law, 1949. Country/Territory Guernsey (UK) Document type Legislation Date 1949 (2011) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Land & soil Keyword Land tenure Expropriation Private land Procedural matters Public land Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Geographical area Europe, North Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Law provides for acquisition of private land by the States Treasury Department on behalf of public bodies for purposes of public interest. The law sets out procedures for such acquisition (by compulsory purchase order) and compensation to the former owner. The Act also provides for temporary possession of land by the States and control or use of and access to land (both also to be executed by orders). Full text English Website www.guernseylegalresources.gg References - Legislation Implemented by Compulsory Acquisition of Land (Guernsey) (Prescribed Forms) Regulations, 2012 (G.S.I. No. 30 of 2012). Legislation | Guernsey (UK) | 2012 Keyword: Land tenure, Lease, Liability/compensation Source: FAO, FAOLEX