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Displaying 2291 - 2295 of 15550Regional Law No. 110-OZ “On classification of agricultural land as particularly precious agricultural areas”.
This Regional Law as particularly precious agricultural areas the following categories: (a) experimental fields of agricultural scientific research and educational institutions; (b) experimental fields of agricultural organizations used for testing; (c) agricultural land of state plant variety testing institutions; (d) land irrigated by stationary irrigation systems; and (e) agricultural land of horticultural agricultural enterprises.
Investment Proclamation No. 769/2012.
This Proclamation provides for a transparent and efficient administration of investment in Ethiopia and mitigating the impacts of environmental pollution relating to investment projects. Any investor shall have the obligation to observe the laws of the country in carrying out his investment activities. In particular, he or she shall give due regard to environmental protection. The provisions of this Proclamation may not be applicable to investments in the prospecting, exploration and development of minerals and petroleum resources. Investments may be made in the water sector.
Decree No. 575 of the Cabinet of Ministers “On improvement of land tenure”.
This Decree validates the Regulation on experimental allotment on unused land and land of marginally profitable or unprofitable agricultural enterprises to citizens on condition of life-long hereditary possession. The aforesaid land shall be used for agricultural purposes. The dimensions of land area shall be established with the consideration of local conditions but shall not exceed 5 hectares for irrigated areas and 15 hectares for non-irrigated areas.
Presidential Decree No. UP-1009 “On improvement of efficiency of land tenure”.
The President authorizes experimental allotment on unused land and land of marginally profitable or unprofitable agricultural enterprises to citizens on condition of life-long hereditary possession. The aforesaid land shall be used for agricultural purposes. The dimensions of land area shall be established with the consideration of local conditions but shall not exceed 5 hectares for irrigated areas and 15 hectares for non-irrigated areas.
Cooperatives Act (C.C.S.M. c. C223).
The present Act makes provisions for the registration and organization of cooperative societies, defines their powers, privileges and duties and provides for their internal organization, management and finances, and provides for other matters relating to the functioning of cooperative societies and cooperative development.