Law No. 1252-XIV on consumer cooperation. Country/Territory Moldova, Republic of Document type Legislation Date 2000 (2001) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Land & soil Keyword Cooperative/producer organization Common property Expropriation Non-governmental entity Geographical area CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations Entry into force notes The Law enters into force 30 days after its official publication. Abstract This Law establishes that consumer cooperative shall be autonomous and independent association of natural persons based on the principle of economic cooperation. Land allotted to consumer cooperatives shall maintain its legal status for the whole period of activity. The aforesaid land can be privatized or transferred in ownership of consumer cooperatives at their request. The aforesaid land shall not be subject to expropriation by natural or legal persons without written authorization of consumer cooperative. Full text Russian Website www.docs.md