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Expropriation Law of the Canton of Schwyz.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Schwyz
Document type
Legislation
Date
1870
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Expropriation Land-use planning Land tenure Land consolidation Liability/compensation Land valuation Transfer
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Law lays down provisions relating to land expropriation in the Canton of Schwyz. In particular, article 1 establishes that every land owner has the duty to cede to the Canton or local authorities land, buildings and trees if the need arises for the following purposes: the remaking and enlargement of new streets; the remaking of river banks and brooks; for the building of new churches; the exploitation of material used for building of streets; the erection of new water conducts and fountains. The text consists of 15 articles.

Full text
German
Website
www.sz.ch

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Expropriation Law.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2009

Keyword: Expropriation, Land-use planning, Land tenure, Land consolidation, Liability/compensation, Land valuation, Transfer, Ownership

Source: FAO, FAOLEX