Learn Practice Element 2A1: Compliance with Laws
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About This Course
This 15-minute module covers Land Trust Standards and Practices, Practice 2A: Compliance with Laws, which includes one element:
1. Do not knowingly conduct operations in violation of law
Membership Required
This resource is a Land Trust Alliance member benefit for the staff, board and volunteers of land trust and affiliate member organizations, and Alliance donors at the Protector level.
Practice 2A: Compliance with Laws
This guidance covers Practice 2A: Compliance with Laws.
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