This Chapter provides for the control of practice of land surveyors in the State of Kosrae by imposing the requirement of registration and qualification for such surveyors. The Chapter imposes requirements regarding training and examination of potential land surveyors. Land surveyors shall…

This Chapter specifies rules relative to the writing, transfer, foreclosure, etc. of a deed of trust and defines legal consequences and proceedings in relation with the creation or foreclosure of a deed of trust. A transfer in trust of an estate in real property may occur to secure the…

This Chapter concerns the designation by the Governor of Kosrae of homestead areas and the establishment of such areas and specifies requisites for eligibility and conditions for the entry upon and occupancy of public land in homesteading areas. Lands suitable agricultural or grazing purposes or…

This Chapter concerns the determination of title or other legal interest in land in the State of Kosrae and the registration of such title or interest.For purposes of this Chapter, a land Court is established The Court shall succeed to all responsibilities, registers, properties and assets of…

This Chapter provides for procedures for the acquisition of land for public purposes by the State of Kosrae and transfer of title in public land.As for acquisition of land, the State shall conduct friendly negotiations with the owner of the land, and only after failure to acquire the land in…

This Chapter defines “offences against the Government” including: failure to respond to examination of a hovering vessel; removal or possession of Government property; tampering with boundary marks; violation of quarantine requirements regarding plants and animals; and violation of public health…

This Chapter makes provision for developmental planning in the State of Pohnpei. The Chapter requires each local government to develop a comprehensive plan for the development of the area where it has jurisdiction. A plan shall consider, among other things, the conservation of natural resources…

This Chapter defines offences of a miscellaneous character including: unauthorized disposition of certain foods by a person who has any responsibility for disposition of any food commodity donated under any program of the United States government or the State or Federated States of Micronesia…

This Chapter provides for the creation of the Yap Islands Planning Commission and the Outer Islands Planning Commission, defines their functions and powers and provides with respect to their internal organization. The Commissions shall have such functions and duties as are assigned to them by…

This Chapter makes provision with respect to public land in the State of Yap. Its purpose is to designate the State Government to hold title to and manage and dispose of public lands within the State in trust for the people of the State. It also provides for conveyance of lands to the State…

This Act makes provision with respect to the creation of mortgages and consequences of such mortgages. The purpose of the Act is to establish a system of mortgage law in Yap State which will induce lenders to make secured commercial and residential loans, while at the same time ensuring that…

This Chapter provides with some selected issues in relation with land use planning and control.