This Ordinance defines conditions for and sets out the procedures for the acquisition of land for public purposes. “Public purpose” is defined by this Act but a purpose may be declared as such by the Governor in Council. Whenever any land has been declared in accordance with this Ordinance to be needed for a public purpose the Governor in Council shall direct the Attorney General to take proceedings for the acquisition of the land. The Act also provides for appeal against declaration of intended acquisition, temporary occupation of land and compensation.

This Law provides rules applicable to the acquisition of land by the States through compulsory purchase on behalf of the public as authorized by Special Law, i.e. a Law confirmed by Order of Her Majesty in Council. The power under Special Law may include the right to acquire or extinguish a servitude or other right over land. Land may only be acquired on the basis of a plan approved by the States. There shall be a Board of Arbitrators for purposes of this Law, which shall determine questions as to compensation for land compulsorily acquired.

This Law provides rules relative to improvements made by tenants or landlords under a lease of an agricultural holding. The tenant shall in principle be entitled on the termination of the tenancy to receive compensation in accordance with the provisions of the Second Schedule, for any improvement carried out by the tenant as specified in Part I of the First Schedule or any act of husbandry carried out by the tenant on the holding as specified in Part II of the First Schedule. If the landlord carries out such improvement he or she may raise the rent according to provisions of this Law.

The present Ordinance implements the Federal Expropriation Act of 20 June 1930. Article 1 establishes that the President of the Compensation Commission shall decide on compensation payments. Article 3 lays down provisions relating to the competent office to execute compensation payments. The text consist of 5 articles.

Implements: Loi fédérale sur l’expropriation (LEx). (2012-01-01)

The present Act lays down provisions relating to the expropriation of land. Article 1 establishes that the right to property is guaranteed. Nevertheless, the Canton may acquire land or objects - if it is in the interest of the public - by means of expropriation. Article 2 lists the cases in which the competent authority may initiate expropriation proceedings.

Article 1 of the present Law establishes that the compulsory transfer of property is admitted only if necessary and in the public interest; in such a case a full compensation shall be paid. The expropriation can apply to movables, immovables and rights and can be permanent or temporary In principle, expropriation of private property shall be limited to the minimum unavoidable.

The present Ordinance implements the Expropriation Law of the Canton Graubünden of 26 October 1958. In particular, the text deals with expropriation of water works and expropriation of other works. The text consists of 20 articles divided into 4 Parts as follows: General proceedings (I); Land valuation (II); Material expropriation (III); Miscellaneous provisions (IV).

Implements: Expropriation Law of the Canton Graubünden. (2012-06-11)

La présente loi porte la réglementation relative à l’expropriation. Notamment, la loi règle le retrait permanent ou temporaire de biens-fonds ou de droits réels ou personnels s'y rattachant, fait en faveur d'ouvrages publics ou à d'autres fins servant l'intérêt général (expropriation formelle). Le texte comprend 57 articles répartis en 4 chapitres comme suit: Champ d'application de la loi (I); Principes du droit d'expropriation (II); Procédure d'expropriation (III); Dispositions finales (IV).

Met en oeuvre: Loi fédérale sur l’expropriation (LEx). (2012-01-01)

The present Law lays down provisions relating to land expropriation in the Canton of Schwyz. Article 4 establishes that expropriation is, inter alia, admissible for: the rebuilding and enlargement of new streets; the remaking of river banks and brooks; for the building of new churches; the exploitation of material used for building of streets; the erection of new water conducts and fountains.

This Decree regulates expropriation of plot of land or part thereof and the modalities of calculation of compensation to natural and legal persons due to expropriation of land for public needs. Expropriation of land for public needs shall be carried out by consent of landowner or by agreement with land tenant or lessee – by decision of local executive bodies, regional authorities and Cabinet of Ministers. In case of dissent of landowner, land tenant and lessee the aforesaid decision can be challenged in court.

The present Law lays down provisions relating to land use planning and construction in the Canton of Lucerne. Article 2 establishes that the competent authorities shall take into account principles of the federal legislation. The text consists of 227 articles divided into5 Parts as follows: General provisions (A); Planning regulations (B); Land division and boarder regulations (C); Acceptance, compensation and contributions (D); Provisions on construction (E).

The present Law regulates temporary occupation or acquisition of real estate, property rights or personal rights relating to the implementation of works of public interests. The text consists of 78 articles divided into 9 Parts as follows: Basic provisions (I); Compensation (II); Publication of acts (III), Authorities and administrative proceedings (IV); Early release for possession (V); Enforcement (VI); Withdrawal of property rights (VII); Miscellaneous provisions (VIII); Transitional and final provisions (IX).