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Chapter 5, Part 1 · Art. 66

Regulation of land use and property

2010-as-amended · effective 2010-08-27

Official text

(1) The State may regulate the use of any land, or any interest in or right over any land, in the interest of defence, public safety, public order, public morality, public health, or land use planning.
(2) Parliament shall enact legislation ensuring that investments in property benefit local communities and their economies.
In simple words
  • The State may regulate the use of land for defence, public safety, public order, public morality, public health or land use planning.
    Art. 66(1)

    (1) The State may regulate the use of any land, or any interest in or right over any land, in the interest of defence, public safety, public order, public morality, public health, or land use planning.

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  • Parliament must make laws so that investments in property benefit local communities and their economies.
    Art. 66(2)

    (2) Parliament shall enact legislation ensuring that investments in property benefit local communities and their economies.

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Kids explanation
  • The government can make rules about how land is used, to keep people safe and healthy.
    Art. 66(1)

    (1) The State may regulate the use of any land, or any interest in or right over any land, in the interest of defence, public safety, public order, public morality, public health, or land use planning.

    Read the full article →

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