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Displaying 26 - 30 of 40Chapter 5 of Title 67 of the Trust Territory Code - Historical Sites and Antiquities.
This Chapter declares the national policy to preserve for public use historic sites, buildings and objects of territorial significance for the inspiration and benefit of the people of Micronesia, establishes the Historic Sites Commission and defines functions and powers of the Commission and the Deputy Director for Resources and Development in respect of the preservation of historical sites and artefacts. The Deputy Director may acquire land with the consent of the owner.
Chapter 4 of Title 57 of the Trust Territory Code - Recording of Land Transfers.
This Chapter provides for the recording of transfers of or encumbrances upon land by the clerks of court of each district in the State of Chuuk. The Chapter also defines the effect of failure to record such transfer or encumbrances.
Chapter 9 of Title 67 of the Trust Territory Code - Land Acquisition.
This Chapter contains rules relative to the acquisition of real property by the government, i.e. Territory government, the district or municipal governments or the agencies created by the above enumerated governmental divisions. It sets out procedures for such acquisition and requires the government to observe certain criteria regarding acquisition regarding necessity of acquisition, just payment (including payment for improvements), timing, etc.The Chapter also grants powers to the High Commissioner to issue Regulations to implement this Chapter.
Chapter 7 of Title 24 of the Chuuk State Code - State Lease Agreements.
This Chapter concerns rights over private lands previously held by the Government under “indefinite land use agreements” concluded during administration of the United States of the State of Chuuk but which are currently held to be unjust. The purpose of this Chapter is to authorize the Governor to enter into more equitable lease agreements for the retention of lands required by the Government for public use.
Chapter 1 of Title 24 of the Chuuk State Code - Tide Lands.
This Chapter concerns the procedures for the application for a permit “to excavate, fill or borrow” tidelands, defines traditional and customary rights of the people of the Chuuk State in respect of tidelands and the granting of (ownership) rights in respect of such land by the State to people of Chuuk. Tidelands within the meaning of the Chuuk Constitution are those marine lands from the shore to the face of the reef that are shallow enough for traditional fishing activity by women.