Act No. 2874 Section 19

Section 19

SEC. 19. Not more than one homestead shall be allowed to any person; but if a homesteader has made final proof as to provided in this chapter and is occupying and cultivating all the land applied for and the area thereof is less than twenty-four hectares, he may apply for an additional homestead on an adjacent tract of land, provided the total area of both parcels does not exceed twenty-four hectares, and with the understanding that he shall with regard to the new tract or additional homestead comply with the same conditions as prescribed by this Act for an original homestead entry.

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CitationAct No. 2874 Section 19 (LawPlayer, data as of 2026-07-04)

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