On the 23rd August, 2024 a new set of regulations (the “Regulations”) were promulgated under Legal Notice 196 of 2024 enabling requests for the amendment or revocation of conditions imposed in the original deed of sale or emphyteusis concerning property transferred by the Government of Malta (the “Government”), the Lands Authority (the “Authority”), or any ecclesiastical entity which subsequently transferred the title to the Government. Such Regulations shall apply to both new applications as well as to those already pending before the Authority at the time of their entry into force. Application to the Lands Authority These Regulations allow any…
On the 9th of August 2024, the Health and Safety at Work Act, Act XXXIII of 2024 (Chapter 646 of the Laws of Malta) (hereinafter referred to as the ”Act”) was published by Parliament. Upon coming into force, the Act shall repeal the Occupational Health and Safety Authority (“OHSA” or “Authority”) Act (Chapter 424 of the Laws of Malta) and its subsidiary legislation. The Act implements principles found in the Framework Directive (89/391/EEC) for health and safety at work, which principles are applicable across the European Union. Objectives and the Scope of the Act The primary objective of the Act…
A new set of regulations regulating the grant of a temporary emphyteutical concession to the emphyteuta, tenant or operator of Government-owned commercial property came into force on 4th June 2024 in virtue of Legal Notice 131 of 2024 (the “Regulations”). Eligibility Applications for the granting of a temporary emphyteutical concession of Government-owned commercial property (please refer to the First Schedule to the Regulations) are to be submitted to the Lands Authority (the “Authority”) by an applicant, being any natural or legal person, and having any of the following: (a) a valid emphyteutical concession recognised by the Authority; (b) a valid…
