Expropriation Law.
Gesetz über die Enteignung (Expropriationsgesetz).
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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. The text consists of 53 articles divided into 8 Parts as follows: Property and expropriation law (1); Assessment of compensation (2); Administrative proceedings (3); Criteria for evaluation (4); Right to appeal (5); Implementation (6); Reclamation right (7); Various matters (8).
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