Farms Act (No. 1202 of 2007).

This Act ensures sound and diversified use of agricultural property for agricultural production, sustainable development of agricultural industries and improving the competitiveness of these industries; accommodates development in rural areas requiring these properties to be registered as a farm in Survey and Cadastre Authority's land register.The Act consists of 20 Chapters: Purpose (1); Definitions (2); Planning (3); Listed as farm (4); Termination or cancellation of farm duty (5); Residency requirement, residential buildings, vacant agricultural properties, operations, etc. (6); Individuals acquisition of agricultural property in rural areas (7); Societies, acquisition of agricultural property in rural areas (9); Public authorities and foundations, etc. acquisition of agricultural property or parts of farms (10; Variation of statutes or charter provisions (11); Interoperation and leases (12); Conversion of land between agricultural properties (13); Creating new independent farms (14); Priority for supplementing soil (15); Agricultural Commissions and their operation (16); Provisions on Administration of Law (17); Monitoring and Supervision (18); Penal Provisions (19); Entry into force and transitional provisions (20).

Repeals: Agriculture Act (No. 598 of 1999). (1999-07-15)