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  1. Library Resource
    Legislation
    April, 2015
    Montserrat

    This Act concerns control of holding of interests in land in Montserrat by foreigners, i.e. persons other than a person belonging to Montserrat (as defined in section 2(2)(b) of the Immigration Act). Subject to the provisions of this Act, neither land in Montserrat nor a mortgage on land in Montserrat shall, be held by a person not belonging to Montserrat, and any land or mortgage so held shall be forfeited to Her Majesty.

  2. Library Resource
    Legislation
    May, 2016
    Montserrat

    This Act amends the Physical Planning Act in section 3 with respect to members of the Planning and Development Authority by replacing the Director of Development with the Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Premier or his representative.

    Amends: Physical Planning Act (Cap. 8.03) (2013-01-01)

  3. Library Resource
    Legislation
    July, 2017
    Montserrat

    This Act amends the Property Tax Act by, among other things, inserting a definition of “non-Montserratian” and renewing provisions on appeal for property tax relief to the Commissioner (also defined by this Act). A new section (21A) on the reduction or remittance of tax and a new Part (9) is inserted. Part 9 concerns regulation-making powers of the Governor. Minor amendments are made to various other sections.

    Amends: Property Tax Act (Cap. 17.16). (2013-01-01)

  4. Library Resource
    Legislation
    January, 2006
    Montserrat

    This Act vests any interest in land remaining unclaimed since the coming into force of the Land Adjudication Act, and which by the provisions of section 17(1) of that Act were deemed to be Crown Land, shall, if not claimed by 31 December, 2020, in the Crown. Any person who claims any right or any interest in land which has not already been claimed by that person under the Land Adjudication Act, shall, if he or she does not claim his or her right or interest in that land within one year from the coming into force of this Act, forfeit such right and the land shall vest in the Crown.

  5. Library Resource
    Legislation
    Montserrat, Americas, Caribbean

    This Act establishes the Port Authority for Montserrat and defines its functions and powers. The Act also makes provision with respect to compulsory acquisition of land by the Authority and defines certain rules applying to port operations and navigation in ports. Some provisions concern the storage of perishable goods. The Governor may with the advice of the Authority, make Regulations generally for the conveyance, loading, discharging and storage of dangerous goods within the limits of a port.

    Implemented by: Port Authority Regulations (Cap. 7.09) (2002-01-01)

  6. Library Resource
    Legislation
    Montserrat, Americas, Caribbean

    This Act provides with respect to leases and sales of settled estates. “Settled estates” signifies land, and any estate or interest therein, which is the subject of a settlement. “Settlement” signifies any instrument under or by virtue of which any land or any estate or interest in land stands limited to or in trust for any persons by way of succession. The Act sets out requirements and procedures for to leases and sales of (rights on) settled estates under authority of the court or by a tenant for life.

  7. Library Resource
    Legislation
    Montserrat, Americas, Caribbean

    This Act provides for sale and lease of land, and any estate or interest therein, which is the subject of a settlement. “Settlement” signifies any act, deed, agreement, will or other instrument under or by virtue of which any land or any estate or interest in land stands limited to or in trust for any persons by way of succession. Settled estates may be sold or given in lease under authority of the High Court or by a tenant for life.

  8. Library Resource
    Legislation
    Montserrat, Americas, Caribbean

    This Act concerns partition of all lands the subject of any co-tenancy, whether held or acquired before or after its passing. All joint tenants and tenants in common of any estate on which they have specified rights may be compelled in manner provided for in this Act to make severance and partition between them of all such lands respectively. A Court may order partition on application The Court may also order sale of the land concerned. A motion for partition shall include a motion for sale and distribution of the proceeds, and vice versa.

  9. Library Resource

    An Act to Repeal and replace the Crown Title Act (Cap. 08.11) to permit the registrar of lands to receive claims to unclaimed land, and for connected purposes.

    Legislation
    Montserrat, Americas, Caribbean

    This Act establishes that any interest in land remaining unclaimed since the coming into force of the Land Adjudication Act, and which by the provisions of section 17(1) of that Act were deemed to be Crown Land, shall, if not claimed by 31 December, 2000, vest in the Crown.

  10. Library Resource

    An Act to amend the Landholding Control Act (Cap. 8.02).

    Legislation
    Montserrat, Americas, Caribbean

    Act to amend the Landholding Control: by deleting “corporation” and “corporations” wherever they appear and substituting “company” and “companies” respectively; by deleting “person belonging to Montserrat” wherever it appears and substituting “Montserratian”; by deleting “person not belonging to Montserrat” and “persons not belonging to Montserrat” wherever they appear and substituting “nonMontserratian” and “non-Montserratians” respectively; and by providing anew with respect to land and mortgages held by nonMontserratians.

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