Two-fifths of the land belongs to the state, and two-fifths more to the various communes; the remaining fifth is minutely subdivided among a large number of small proprietors, many of whom have been expropriated from inability to pay the taxes, which, considering the low value of the land, are too heavy; while the state is unable to let a large proportion of its lands.
The owners of the expropriated properties are given a term of five months for the removal of their furniture.
Compensation for the expropriated land and the categories of land to be expropriated without compensation will be determined by a special law.
The local market price will form the basis of the indemnity for the live stock and implements to be expropriated.
The House of Worship was then expropriated again and made into an art galley.