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Non-citizens Land Holding Regulation Act (No. 17 of 1968).

Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
Source


Abstract
This Act provides rules relative to the holding of land in Antigua and Barbuda by a person who is not a citizen of Antigua and Barbuda.
“Non-citizen” is defined by the Act. No land or mortgage on land shall be held by unlicensed non-citizens but land may be acquired under a lease not exceeding more than five years. Licences to hold land or a mortgage in land shall be granted by the Governor-General. Land that is held in an unlawful manner shall be forfeited. The Act also places restrictions on licences to be granted to companies controlled by non-citizens and trusts in favour of non-citizens. Non-citizens shall pay a tax on the disposal of land held by them.
Notes
Revised edition of 1992 of Chapter 293 as amended.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No