Law No. 978 on reform of kolkhozes and sovkhozes. Country/Territory Azerbaijan Document type Legislation Date 1995 (2010) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Land & soil Keyword Land reform Land tenure Agricultural land Transfer Ownership Geographical area Asia, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, Western Asia Entry into force notes The Law enters into force from the date of its official publication. Abstract The present Law guarantees voluntary choice and setting up by persons that have the right to be allotted land share and property share pertaining to the property of kolkhozes, sovkhozes, inter-economic and other agricultural enterprises economic entities (enterprises) of any organizational and legal form. The Law consists of 4 Sections that contain 25 articles. Section 1 (arts. 1-8) lays down general provisions. Section 2 (arts. 9-12) regards property issues and privatization of property. Section 3 (arts. 13-22) regards setting up agricultural enterprises of various types. Section 4 (arts. 23-25) regards ensuring carrying out reform. Full text Russian/Azerbaijani Website e-qanun.az References - Legislation Implemented by Presidential Decree No. 313 on the State Commission on Land Reform. Legislation | Azerbaijan | 1995 Keyword: Land reform, Land tenure, Land commission Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree No. 979 of the National Assembly regarding implementation of the Law No. 978 on reform of kolkhozes and sovkhozes. Legislation | Azerbaijan | 1995 Keyword: Cooperative/producer organization, Farming, Registration, Agricultural development Source: FAO, FAOLEX