Law of the Republic of Georgia on Ownership.

Article 1 sets out the principles of ownership in Georgia. In realisation of his rights, the owners shall not cause damage to the environment. Objects of ownership include land, fauna and flora, waters, continental shelf resources, etc. (art. 2). Article 4 provides for joint ownership, whereas article 5 concerns ownership of land. Articles 8 to 11 regulate private ownership, whereas articles 12 to 14 provide for State ownership. Remaining provisions deal with ownership by organizations (arts 15-17), ownership by foreigners (arts. 18-20), and protection of ownership (arts. 21-24). No decision regarding private ownership may be carried out by the State without prior settlement of the dispute by Court (art. 22). (24 articles)