The present Law enforces the Federal Agricultural Soil Act of 4 October 1991. In particular, the Canton promotes the efforts of the federal government to maintain an efficient agriculture according to the federal rural soil legislation and shall take the necessary measures for its implementation. The text – consisting of 8 articles – deals with the following aspects: principles, sphere of application, duties of alpine cooperatives, duties of land registry office, cantonal right of pre-emption, cottages, local courts and entry into force.
Implemented by: Implementing Ordinance relating to the Introductory Law concerning the Federal Agricultural Soil Act (Cantonal Agricultural Soil Ordinance). (2011-01-18)
Implements: Loi fédérale sur le droit foncier rural (LDFR). (2014-01-01)
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