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Customary Law (Enewetak and Ujelang) Act 1991.

Country/Territory
Marshall Islands
Document type
Legislation
Date
1991
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to declare the customary law with respect to the Iroijlaplap rights, titles and interests in and to Enewetak and Ujelang Atolls.
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Traditional rights/customary rights Ownership Land tenure
Geographical area
Micronesia, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act prescribes that no person may hold any Iroijlaplap rights, titles and interests in and to Enewetak and Ujelang Atolls other than specified persons, who hold such rights, titles and interests to the extent permitted by, and in accordance with, the customs and traditions of the people of Enewetak.

Full text
English
Website
www.paclii.org