Non-Citizens (Interests in Land) Act, 1966
An Act regulating and restricting the acquisition and holding of interests in land by non-citizens in Sierra Leone.
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Summary
The Non-Citizens (Interests in Land) Act, 1966 regulates and restricts the extent to which non-citizens may acquire and hold interests in land in Sierra Leone. It is a key part of the land-law framework governing foreign ownership.
The Act limits the interests in land that non-citizens may hold — for example by restricting freehold ownership and permitting only leasehold interests for limited terms, subject to conditions or consent. Its purpose is to protect national control over land while allowing non-citizens to hold land for legitimate purposes under regulation. It is read together with the wider land law.
Main provisions
- Regulates the acquisition and holding of land interests by non-citizens.
- Restricts freehold ownership of land by non-citizens.
- Permits limited leasehold interests, subject to conditions.
- Protects national control over land.
- Read together with the wider land law.