# Buenos Aires Province island land regulation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/buenos-aires-province-island-land-regulation
> Updated: 2026-09-23T21:28:39.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Government of the Province of Buenos Aires has implemented a new regulatory regime to manage the use and tenure of public domain properties on its islands, including Martín García Island and the Bonaerense Delta. 

Initially, the administration introduced the ‘Permiso de Uso y Tenencia Precaria’ (Precarious Use and Tenure Permit), which allows for either free or fee-based use of these territories. This measure was designed to organize existing occupations and establish common administrative criteria while ensuring that these properties remain part of the state's public domain. To facilitate this, the ‘Registro de Islas Bonaerenses de Dominio Público’ (Public Domain Bonaerense Islands Registry) was created to centralize information.

Following the implementation, the regime was further formalized through Decree No. 1.517/2026. This decree established a uniform legal framework covering property destination, conservation, and the restitution of assets. The updated regulation expands the scope of the previous 2020 registry to include islands outside the Delta and emphasizes environmental sustainability, specifically regarding the protection of wetlands and biodiversity.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-23: Buenos Aires Province establishes new island land use regime

Buenos Aires Province has enacted Decree 1.517/2026 to regulate the use and tenure of public domain islands, including Martín García, focusing on environmental sustainability and administrative control.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/buenos-aires-province-establishes-new-island-land-use-regime

### 2026-09-16: Buenos Aires Province regulates public land use on islands

The Province of Buenos Aires has introduced a new regulatory framework for the use and tenure of public lands on its islands and Martín García, including the creation of a centralized registry.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/buenos-aires-province-regulates-public-land-use-on-islands

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Cite as: Buenos Aires Province island land regulation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/buenos-aires-province-island-land-regulation
