Alienation of Freehold Land Act 1972.
Country
Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
Abstract
This Act concerns the alienation of freehold to foreigners. Sections 4 and 5 define the application sphere of the Act with respect to alienation of land to foreigners. Where any alienation to which this Act applies is entered into, the transaction shall be deemed to be entered into in contravention of this Act, unless an application for the written consent of the Head of State to the transaction is made in writing to the Minister within 3 months after the date of the transaction or within such further time as may be allowed by the Minister. No person shall enter into any transaction in contravention of this Act, whether as vendor, purchaser, lessor, lessee, or otherwise, and whether as principal or agent, or procure or induce any other person to enter into any transaction in contravention of this Act.
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Long title of text
An Act to control the alienation of freehold land to persons who are not resident citizens and to overseas corporations.
Notes
Revised version as at 31 December 2014 of Act No. 10 of 1972 as amended by the Land Titles Registration Act 2008. Revision notes can be found at the end of the text.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Consolidated Acts of Samoa 2014.
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Amended by