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ARTICLE · 08 NOVEMBER 2016

Turkey Introduces Rules For Obtaining Rights To Develop Docks And Marinas On Public Property

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Turkey has introduced a regulatory regime for granting easements and usage licenses for building new docks, berths, and moorage for private boats, yachts and marinas on public property. Such rights are granted to investors for up to 30 years.

TurkeyGovernment, Public Sector
Dr. E. Seyfi Moroğlu, LL.M.
Dr. E. Seyfi Moroğlu, LL.M.
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Turkey has introduced a regulatory regime for granting easements and usage licenses for building new docks, berths, and moorage for private boats, yachts and marinas on public property. Such rights are granted to investors for up to 30 years.

Turkey's Ministry of Finance ("Ministry") published the National Estate General Communique No. 373 ("Communique") in Official Gazette number 29851 on 8 October 2016, entering into force on the same date. The Communique sets procedure and principles for easements and usage licenses that will be issued according to this Communique.

Investors who wish to build facilities on estates owned by the Public Treasury must submit draft project reports (avan proje) and pre-feasibility analysis to the Ministry of Transport, Maritime Affairs and Communication ("Administration"). Upon receiving consent for the investments, investors must then apply (including the consent and related zoning plan) to the Regional Directorate of Ministry of

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