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Decree on the implementation of the Land Law.

Country/Territory
Lao, People's Dem. Rep.
Document type
Regulation
Date
1998
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Photocopy, 2 pp.
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Land commission Land reform Land tenure Ownership Land-use planning Right of use Survey/mapping Use restrictions
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, South-Eastern Asia
Abstract

Article 3 of this Decree further elaborates the concept, introduced by article 3 of the Law, of administration by the State of all land that is in ownership of the national community. Individuals are prohibited from using land as a commodity for sale. The Central Land Allocation and Land and Forest Land Granting Committee coordinates carrying out of land surveys and the allocation of land in accordance with articles 3 and 4. Other provisions deal with the protection of land rights, use of agricultural land, lawsuits and issue of rules by relevant ministries. (10 articles)

Full text
English

References - Legislation

Implements

Land Law (No. 01/97 NA).

Legislation | Lao, People's Dem. Rep. | 1997

Keyword: Basic legislation, Agricultural land, Cadastre/land registration, Land-use planning, Farming, Pollution control, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Agricultural development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX