Decree No. 173 regulating the Institute for Land and Agricultural Reform (ITERAL). Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Alagoas Document type Regulation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Land & soil Keyword Institution Cultural heritage Land reform Cadastre/land registration Traditional rights/customary rights Geographical area Americas, South America Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Decree, consisting of 4 Chapters and 2 Annexes, regulates the Institute for Land and Agricultural Reform (ITERAL) under the State Secretariat for Agriculture, Supply and Fisheries (SEAP). It specifies composition, duties and responsibilities of ITERAL, entitled to perform the following activities: enacting the State agricultural policy, promoting the recognition of legitimate land ownership; mediating agricultural conflicts; offering technical and social support to indigenous communities, c Full text Portuguese Website www.soleis.adv.br References - Legislation Implements Law No. 6.223 establishing the structure of the Institute for Land and Agricultural Reform (ITERAL). Legislation | Brazil | 2001 Keyword: Institution, Cultural heritage, Land reform, Cadastre/land registration, Traditional rights/customary rights Source: FAO, FAOLEX