There shall be appointed a Commissioner of Lands and Surveys who shall, subject to this Act: (a) direct, supervise and control all public surveys; (b) ensure that all surveys and plans are effected in accordance with the laws of Belize. The Commissioner may by notice published in the Gazette delegate any of his or her functions under this Act to any officer of the Lands and Surveys. The Land Surveyors Board is established under section 4. The Board shall issue licences to practice land surveying in accordance with this Act. The Board shall keep a register of licensed surveyors.

Any owner, whose return has been rejected under section 7 of the Land Tax Act and for which an assessment has been made, may object to the valuation with the Commissioner of Lands and Surveys who may refer the matter to the Judge in Chambers (sect. 11). The notice of appeal required by section 11 of the Land Tax Act shall be in Form 1 in the Schedule hereto.

There is established as a body corporate the Belize Land Development Authority whose functions include: (a) the acquisition, development and improvement of land including infrastructure such as drainage and irrigation; (b) to lease or sell land especially to small farmers; (c) engage in land development projects; (d) to sell or export produce; (e) trade in fertilizers, agricultural chemicals, foodstuffs and other agricultural commodities; (e) other functions relating to agricultural development (sect. 3). The Authority may provide finance in the form of loans or provide guarantees (sect.