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LEX-FAOC044550

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This Law sets the basis for the spatial planning and urban policy defining and integrating the actions undertaken at all levels by the Public Administration with the aim of ensuring an adequate organization and use of territory. The main objective is to achieve economic, social and cultural sustainable development of the Country. The Law is composed of 36 articles divided in the following 6 Chapters: (1) Principles and objectives, (2) territorial management system, (3) Land Use and Implementation of Spatial Planning Instruments, (4) Territorial Management Legal Regime and Instruments, (5) Spatial Planning Policy Evaluation, (6) Transitional Measures and Final Provisions.

Implemented by: Regional Legislative Decree No. 19/2003/A on the Regional Water Plan. (2003-03-17)
Repealed by: Law No. 31/2014 establishing the general basis for public policies on soils, land use and urbanism. (2014-05-30)

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