Land Reform Law (No. I-1607 of 1991).

The Law on Land Reform of the Republic of Lithuania establishes the legal framework for the restitution, privatization, and use of land in Lithuania. Its overarching goal is to restore ownership rights to individuals whose land was unlawfully expropriated, ensure the sustainable use of natural resources, and promote the development of a land market. The law outlines the principles of social justice in land privatization and aims to create legal and economic conditions conducive to land market expansion while safeguarding environmental interests.
The law details the procedures for acquiring land ownership during the reform process, including restitution in kind, free-of-charge transfers, sales of state land, and civil transactions. It defines the hierarchy of beneficiaries, prioritizing former owners, their heirs, and specific social groups such as war veterans and deportees. It also regulates the size limits of land plots, the conditions under which land can be sold or leased, and the restrictions on privatizing land in protected areas, such as national parks, cultural heritage sites, and coastal zones.
The law assigns the National Land Service the responsibility for implementing land reform, including preparing land management projects, issuing ownership documents, and resolving disputes. It sets out the qualifications required for professionals involved in land planning and the procedures for public consultation, project approval, and correction of technical errors. The law also includes provisions for the sale of land used for personal farming, the handling of land in urban areas, and the rules governing land use rights, servitudes, and environmental restrictions.