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Law on compulsory expropriation.

Country
Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Source

Abstract
The present Law lays down provisions relating to compulsory expropriation. Article 1 establishes that the forced withdrawal or limitation of property or related rights can only take place in the interest of the public. The text consists of 22 articles divided into 4 Parts as follows: General principles on limitation of property (A); Assignment and compensation (B); Proceedings (C); Payment of compensation and its effect (D).
Date of consolidation/reprint
Notes
The present Law is consolidated as of 1 January 2011.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation status
in force
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Gesetz ber die Zwangsenteignung.