Objects

The objects of the Authority shall be, (a) to acquire, develop and improve land, including the provision of infrastructure such as roads, bridges, drainage and irrigation, alone or in association with others; Belize Land Development Authority [CAP. 181 5 (b) to divide land in its possession and to grant leases or to sell parcels of such land for development, and in particular to provide for the interests of small farmers; (c) to engage in the development of land and related projects alone or in association with others; (d) to promote, foster and encourage the development of land related projects; (e) to sell or export produce; (f) to trade and deal in agricultural chemicals and fertilizer, foodstuffs and other commodities required for its purpose; (g) to enforce the pattern, extent and restriction on land use to be applied in any given location; (h) where feasible and desirable, to provide processing plant and marketing facilities; (i) to own, hire and operate machinery for agricultural development; (j) to supply finance, alone or in association with others, for the development of land; (k) to advise, manage and superintend and to generally assist in the development of land; (l) to borrow money for the purpose of fulfilling its functions; (m) to employ personnel to further the interests and efficiency of the Authority; 6 (n) to establish offices and depots as needed; (o) with the sanction of the Minister, to engage in any other activities not specified herein which are conducive to beneficial land development.