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Introductory Law relating to the Federal Agricultural Soil Act.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Nidwalden
Document type
Legislation
Date
1994 (2010)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Land tenure Agricultural land Soil conservation/soil improvement Soil rehabilitation Traditional rights/customary rights Vested rights/existing rights Cooperative/producer organization Court/tribunal Dispute settlement Mountain area Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Law enforces the Federal Agricultural Soil Act of 4 October 1991. In particular, the Canton promotes the efforts of the federal government to maintain an efficient agriculture according to the federal rural soil legislation and shall take the necessary measures for its implementation. The text – consisting of 8 articles – deals with the following aspects: principles, sphere of application, duties of alpine cooperatives, duties of land registry office, cantonal right of pre-emption, cottages, local courts and entry into force.

Full text
German
Website
www.nw.ch

References - Legislation

Implements

Loi fédérale sur le droit foncier rural (LDFR).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1991 (2014)

Keyword: Agricultural land, Farming, Agricultural development, Land consolidation, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Court/tribunal, Land tenure, Smallholders/peasants, Size

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Implementing Ordinance relating to the Introductory Law concerning the Federal Agricultural Soil Act (Cantonal Agricultural Soil Ordinance).

Legislation | Switzerland | 2002 (2011)

Keyword: Land tenure, Agricultural land, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX