Regional Legislative Decree no. 7/2026/M establishes the new unit of culture and rules for rustic property management in Madeira.
The Legislative Assembly of the Autonomous Region of Madeira has approved Regional Legislative Decree no. 7/2026/M, which adapts the national legal regime for land structuring to island specificities. The diploma aims to combat the extreme fragmentation of rustic property and promote territorial cohesion.
Key points of the new regime:
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