Act on redistribution of land and trade of land used for agricultural purposes (No. 535 of 2005).

This Act contains rules regarding the consolidation of agricultural land and redistribution of agricultural land for purposes of agricultural development and improvement of land use planning. Within these planning points: (a) to safeguard and improve the commercial use of agricultural land; (b) to enhance the implementation of projects aimed at conservation and improvement of environment and natural features of land used for agriculture such as the establishment of national parks, recreational areas, afforestation and drinking water conservation projects; (c) improved use of land for agricultural purposes and integration of the agricultural industry with other economic activities.
This Act consists of 7 chapers: Scope and purpose (1); Land Allocation (2); Public buying and selling real estate (3); Government debt and rentalss for older land laws (4); Financing (5); Delegation and appeal (6); Entry into force, repeal and transitional provisions (7).
Various public authorities are involved in the land consolidation process. The Ministry of Agriculture may purchase private agricultural land for purposes of this Act. Such land may be sold to farmers and (semi-) public bodies meeting the criteria laid down by this Act. The Act provides also for financial support for (small) agricultural enterprises in the land consolidation process.