Property, of the community as well as of the private person, shall fulfill a social function. Everyone has the right to undisturbed use of his property subject to the limitations which stem from the law.
Expropriation shall only take place for reasons of public utility according to rules to be laid down by law and against previously assured compensation.
Compensation need not be previously assured if in case of emergency immediate expropriation is required.
In cases determined by or through the law, the right to compensation shall exist if the competent public authority destroys or renders property unserviceable or restricts the exercise of property rights for the public interest.
Ninth section
THE FAMILY
Article 35
The family is recognized and protected.
Husband and wife are equal before the law.
Every child shall have the right to protection without any form of discrimination.
Parents shall have the same responsibilities towards legal or natural children.
The State recognizes the extraordinary value of motherhood.
Working women shall be entitled to paid maternity leave.
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