Law No. 13 of 1998 on the expropriation of land ownership and the temporary taking possession of them for public utilities.

This Law is composed of 6 Chapters divided into 34 articles. Chapter I deals with terms and definitions. Chapter II provides for ownership expropriation steps and measures, estimation measures and compensation and complaint. Chapter III refers to provisions related to the temporary taking possession of lands. Chapter IV pertains to provisions related to the compensation for large areas. Chapter V deals with ownership expropriation of zones and quarters. Chapter VI contains concluding and transitory provisions.