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Village Fono Amendment Act (No. 3 of 2017).

Country/Territory
Samoa
Document type
Legislation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to amend the Village Fono Act 1990.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Land & soil
Keyword
Local government Land tenure Land-use planning Traditional rights/customary rights
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act amends the Village Fono Act 1990, which provides for the recognition and protection of Village Fono and administration by Village Fono. The objectives of the Act and powers of the Village Fono are redefined and new definitions inserted (e.g. “freehold land”, “government land” and “leasehold land”. Section 9 is repealed and replaces. Subject to this section, the relevant Village Fono does not have jurisdiction over a person residing on Government, freehold or leasehold land located within village land where that person: (a) is not a Matai of that village; or (b) is not liable in accordance with the custom and usage of that village to render tautua to a Matai of that village. A Village Fono may take certain measures with respect to such persons/land.

Full text
English
Website
www.palemene.ws

References - Legislation

Amends

Village Fono Act 1990.

Legislation | Samoa | 1990

Keyword: Land-use planning, Pollution control, Institution, Traditional rights/customary rights

Source: FAO, FAOLEX