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