Land Act No. 5/98. Country/Territory Guinea-Bissau Document type Legislation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Land & soil Keyword Environmental planning Land-use planning Agricultural land Urban land Concession Basic legislation Land tenure Right of use Cadastre/land registration Traditional rights/customary rights Geographical area Africa, Least Developed Countries, Small Island Developing States, Western Africa Entry into force notes This Act shall enter into force within 60 days ater publication. Abstract A law that regulates land-use planning and rational exploitation of land. Land is property of the Government of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, its exploitation is allowed only under concession or authorization granted by the Government. Agricultural land exploitation areas shall not exceed 300 hectars, but the Council of Ministers may authorize land-use concessions to cooperatives and national or foreign companies for areas not exceeding 1500 hectars. This Law lays down the requirements to be sa Full text Portuguese