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Economic relations

Constitution of the Italian Republic

Article 44

For the purpose of ensuring the rational utilisation of land and establishing equitable social relations, the law shall impose obligations and restrictions on the private ownership of land; set limitations on the size of land holdings depending on regions and agricultural zones; foster and enforce land reclamation, the conversion of latifundia and the reorganisation of farm units; provide assistance to small and medium-sized holdings. The law shall make provisions in favour of mountain areas.

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