Whereas, land is a critical resource, the ownership and use of which offer significant social, economic and cultural benefits and values to every individual, community and society. Whereas, the original ownership of land and the subsequent transfer thereof have each been a subject of contestation and other conflicts in Liberia from the establishment of the Liberian state to this day, with negative impacts on social cohesion, peace and development. Now therefore, be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Republic of Liberia, in Legislature assembled.

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