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Law on the implementation of the Civil Code.

Country/Territory
Cambodia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Land & soil, General
Keyword
Contract/agreement Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Ownership Common property Private land Property rights
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Least Developed Countries, South-Eastern Asia
Abstract

This Law sets forth the date of the implementation of the Civil Code promulgated in 2007. It lays down detailed provisions for the proper application of the Civil Code. Transitional measures are laid down too (see article 5). Provisions and definitions on certified instruments and notarial documents are laid down for the proper application of different rules of the Code. Article 12 defines the concept of « publi notice » as to the implementation of article 191 of the Code on ownership, whereas article 13 implements article 138 of the Code on rights of land owner. Further articles 14, 15 and 43 lay down implementing rules in matter of possession, acquisition of ownership and usufruct respectively. Article 80 lays down provisions amending the Land Law 2001, namely concerning State private property, easement and co-ownership. Amendments are laid down to the Law on family and marriage too.

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References - Legislation

Implements

Civil Code of Cambodia.

Legislation | Cambodia | 2008

Keyword: Consumer protection, Inheritance, Contract/agreement, Traditional rights/customary rights, Liability/compensation, Gender, Agricultural land, Urban land, Ownership, Land tenure, Transfer, Property rights, Lease, Prescription/adverse possession, Servitude, Animal production, Waterworks, Irrigation, Rainwater, Drainage/land reclamation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amends

Land Law.

Legislation | Cambodia | 2001

Keyword: Basic legislation, Land tenure, Land reform, Agricultural development, Traditional rights/customary rights, Cadastre/land registration, Concession, Lease, Indigenous peoples, Land valuation, Ownership, Private land, Public land

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law on Marriage and Family.

Legislation | Cambodia | 1989

Keyword: Gender, Governance, Human rights, Equity, Inheritance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX