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Leases Restrictions Act (Act No. 22 of 1976).

Country/Territory
Cook Islands
Document type
Legislation
Date
1976
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Lease
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

The Act restricts leases, assignment of leases or subleases. Any such lease requires the approval of the Leases Approval Committee, established in the Act. In considering applications for approval, the Committee shall have regard to any criteria as well as policy directions from the Minister of Justice. Approval is not required for leases under the Short Term Crop Leases Act or any lease for a term not exceeding five years. It further provides for application, procedures of the Committee, regulations.

Full text
English
Website
www.paclii.org

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Leases Restrictions Regulations 1977.

Legislation | Cook Islands | 1977

Keyword: Lease, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Leases Restrictions Amendment Act 2002 (No. 5 of 2002).

Legislation | Cook Islands | 2002

Keyword: Lease, Court/tribunal, Dispute settlement, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Leases Restrictions Amendment Act 2005 (No. 16 of 2005).

Legislation | Cook Islands | 2005

Keyword: Lease, Court/tribunal, Dispute settlement, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX