Land Acquisition (Promoters) Act. Country/Territory Belize Document type Legislation Date 1947 (1963) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Land & soil Keyword Expropriation Transfer Authorization/permit Geographical area Americas, Central America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States Abstract Subject to the provisions of this Act, a promoter may acquire land compulsorily. A “promoter” means any corporation, company or person desirous of acquiring land under the provisions of this Act. The Promoter shall apply to the Minister for the acquisition of lands. A compulsory acquisition shall be approved by the General Assembly. Full text English Website www.belizelaw.org