República Liparia | Codex of Laws

[República Liparia]

República Liparia

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Codex of Laws

In accordance with Section II, Article II / 1 of the Constitution of the Liparian Republic, this codex of law shall be code by which all matter of conduct within Liparian space is to be done. All statutes within this codex shall be absolute, enforced by those in service to the Liparian Republic, and apply to all those that would fall under the jurisdiction thereof.

§0 - Introduction

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§0-1 - Defined Entities and Areas

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'Republic Space/Liparian Space' is classified as any systems considered Core Lipari Space or Lipari Border Space.

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For the purposes of this document, the systems that define Core Lipari space where these laws will apply with full force are as follows:
Llivia (Tau-37)
Eolie (Tau-44)
as well as 5-km distances around the Llivia and Eolie anomalies in Tau-23, Burgundy, and O-Alpha.

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For the purposes of this document, the systems that define Liparian border space where these laws will apply with situational force are as follows:
The Tau Sector (23, 29, 31, 61, Baffin [95], Orkney [103], Roussillon [115])

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For the purposes of this document, the systems that define the Liparian outer border where these laws apply with limited force are as follows:
The Sovereign Independent Worlds (Coronado)

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For the purposes of this document, the following organizations (hereafter referred to as Liparian Lawfuls) are authorized by the Liparian Republic (hereafter referred to as the Republic) to enforce laws within Liparian space:
Liparian Armed Forces (MAF - hereafter referred to as the Armed Forces)
Lipari Intelligence Service (MIS)
Lipari Volunteer Security Force (VSF)

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§1 - Criminal and Contraband Code

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The Liparian Criminal Code prohibits the following actions, be they by lawful or unlawful means. Liparian Lawfuls are exempt from this on the grounds of removal or containment.

§1-1 - Possession of Contraband

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The following items are considered contraband by the Republic, and will be demanded upon confirmation of their presence with the holds of unauthorized vessels:

- Artifacts of any sort
- Counterfeit Software
- Hypnotainment Bands
- Liquid Cardamine
- Nomadic Remains and Artifacts
- Nox
- Shigeakiki
- Slaves
- Slog
- Xeno Relics

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For the purposes of joint government of the Tau Sector, vessels of the IMG, Crayter Republic, Gallic Navy, and Bretonian Armed Forces are authorized to carry contraband for the sole purpose of containment.

§1-2 - Possession of Illegal Technology

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The possession of hostile equipment and vessels within the Republic is strictly forbidden and enforced. Possession may result in deportation, denial or revocation of visa or citizenship status, or any number or applicable fines or appropriate punishments. Possession is considered as follows:

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The possession of Maltese-built vessels not piloted by Liparian Lawfuls. Aspiring individuals may requisition and register Maltese-made vessels in this channel.

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The possession of equipment and ships manufactured by nations hostile to the Republic (§1-5).

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The possession of alien equipment and 'ships', hybridized or not.

§1-3 - Commitment of Acts of Piracy or Terrorism

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The act of committing piracy or terrorism within Republic space is illegal except by authorized entities or Liparian Lawfuls against criminals or enemies of the state. Murder, the conspiracy to commit murder, assault, and theft via extortion or intimidation are counted among these, and are not tolerated within spaces patrolled and controlled by the Republic. This extends to all transitions of Lipari space by neutral, friendly or allied entities.

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Vessels of the Maquis, Gallic Brigands, Gallic Navy, Gallic Gendarmerie, Crayter Republic, Bretonian Military and Intelligence Bureau, and Gaians are authorized to engage in acts of piracy and terrorism against the forces of the Gallic Royal Enclave within Lipari space.

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Vessels of the Maquis, Gallic Brigands, Crayter Republic, Golden Chrysanthemums, Blood Dragons, and Gaians are authorized to engage in piracy and terrorism against the Kusari Naval Forces, Kusari State Police, Kusari Intelligence Bureau (Kempeitai), and any applicable Kusari-based commercial transport corporation within Lipari space, except the system of Tau-29.

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All vessels are authorized to engage 'vessels' belonging to the hostile alien race known as the Nomads within Lipari space.

§1-4 - Commitment of Unauthorized Non-Violent Crimes

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The act of committing a non-violent crime within the Republic's space is determined on the type of crime, standing of present individuals, and the magnitude of the offense. Non-violent crimes are typically those that are not counted as utilizing gunfire or the use of intimidation for personal gain. Such crimes may include defiance, impersonating a Liparian Lawful official, conspiracy to commit treason, Inciting violence, as well as other disorderly actions against the Republic and her citizens.

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Commitment of non-violent crimes within Lipari space is authorized for individuals sanctioned by the Republic to commit such. These are handled on a case-by-case basis, and will never extend to individuals found to be enemies of the state.

§1-5 - Criminals, Terrorist Entities and Enemies of the State

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In the eyes of interstellar law and enforcement, the Republic has declared the following entities and groups to be unlawful within Lipari space, and such ships are barred from entering or operating freely within the Republic's sovereign ground. Such vessels, upon confirmation of association or affiliation with the following parties, will be neutralized and removed from Lipari space indefinitely.

- Gallic Royalists
----For continued hostile actions against Liparisi citizens and allies of the Republic, war crimes, and the destruction of planetary bodies.
- The Nationalist Elements of Malta
----For innumerable crimes against humanity, the murder of Liparisi citizens, allies of the Republic, and criminal drug trafficking.
- The Commune
----For conspiring with alien entities and murder of Liparisi citizens and allies of the Republic.
- The Core
----For immeasurable accounts of murder and assault against Liparisi citizens and allies of the Republic.

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§2 - Liparian Interstellar Trade Regulations

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§2-1 - Restricted Goods and Commodities

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The following commodities are considered restricted by the Republic, and as such require a license or written permission by the Lipari Department of Commerce to carry or transport within Republic space:

- Ageira White Boxes / Ageira Gate/Lane Parts
- Black Market Light Arms/Munitions/Pharmaceuticals
- Cardamine
- EFL Blue Packs / EFL Gate/Lane Parts
- Human Organs
- Stabiline
- Synthetic Marijuana

To receive authorization by the Republic to haul restricted commodities in bulk quantities, applicants must submit applications in this channel.

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The transport of Cardamine for personal use (five [5] units or less) is authorized for any entity within Republic space.
The transport of Cardamine is authorized for members of the Golden Chrysanthemums (GC|) in any amount.

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The transport of Stabiline for personal use (five [5] units or less) is authorized for any entity within Republic space.
The transport of Human Organs, Stabiline, and Synthetic Marijuana is authorized for Cryer Pharmaceuticals ships in any amount for medical purposes.

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The transport of Ageira White Boxes / Ageira Gate/Lane Parts is authorized for Ageira Technologies ships in any amount.
The transport of EFL Blue Packs / EFL Gate/Lane Parts is authorized for EFL Oil & Machinery ships in any amount.

§2-2 - Embargoes and Authorized Shippers

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The following embargoes are in effect throughout Lipari space. Violations of such will result in any cargo being treated as contraband, and result in expulsion from Lipari space and removal of cargo from the vessel in question. Authorization to bypass these embargoes may be requested in the Republic's diplomatic channel or by contacting the Lipari Department of Commerce directly. Any transport of human cargo except slaves is authorized through embargoed zones.

-------Madrid (Omicron Alpha)

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§3 - Regulations for Foreign Warships and Military Personnel

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§3-1 - Foreign Military Personnel

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The presence of foreign military personnel within Lipari space is authorized for neutral, friendly or allied powers for transport, travel or enforcement purposes. Unfriendly, hostile or groups at war with the Republic are banned from Lipari space, and with be dealt with by force if necessary.
The following organizations and groups are considered foreign military:

- Bretonian Armed Forces
- Bretonian Police Authority
- Crayter Republic
- Coalition Military
- Corsairs
- Gallic Gendarmerie
- Gallic Navy
- Gallic Royalists
- Kusari Naval Forces
- Kusari State Police
- Liberty Navy
- Liberty Police, Inc.
- Outcasts
- Rheinland Federal Police
- Rheinland Military
- Technocracy of Auxo
- The Core
- The Order

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The Crayter Republic is authorized full access to Lipari space for the purpose of trade and military action.

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Vessels of the Crayter Republic, The Order, Bretonian Armed Forces, Gallic Navy, and Technocracy of Auxo are authorized to operate freely within Liparian border space.

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Vessels of the Gallic Royalists, The Core, Outcasts, and Corsair Empire are banned from Core Lipari and border space.

§3-2 - Foreign Intelligence

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Foreign intelligence agencies are hereby banned from Core Lipari space. Unauthorized entrance to Core Lipari space by foreign intelligence ships will be dealt with as attempted infiltration of the Liparian homeland and responded to with force.
The Bretonian Intelligence Service and Liberty Security Force are authorized to perform intelligence sweeps and light operations within Liparian border space using ships of Gunship-class and smaller. Any bigger ships will be viewed as foreign warships and treated as such.

§3-3 - Foreign Warships

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A foreign warship is defined as any Destroyer, Cruiser, Battlecruiser, Battleship, Dreadnought, Carrier or Colony Ship operated by any force outside of the Armed Forces. All foreign warships are banned from Core Lipari space and any systems directly bordering them (Tau-23, Burgundy, Omicron Alpha). Any foreign warship caught within unauthorized space will be escorted out or destroyed if found to be hostile or uncooperative.

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Warships of the Crayter Republic are exempt in light of alliance and mutual cooperation.
Warships of the IMG are exempt in light of installation placement and years of cooperation.

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Warships of the Bretonian Armed Forces, The Order, and Gallic Navy are exempt from exclusion from systems bordering Core Lipari space, but are still required to follow laws regarding proximity to jump anomalies.

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Warships of the GMG and Technocracy of Auxo are authorized to transit Lipari space.

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Warships of the Gallic Royalists and The Core are banned from Core Lipari and border space entirely, and will be dealt with severely if caught.

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Unaffiliated warships are considered foreign warships for the purposes of this document, but may be registered in this channel for lawful use.

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§4 - Modular Base Regulations

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§4-1 - Registration

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Modular stations within Republic space are required to register with the Lipari Department of State. The process for registering installations can be found here. The Republic encourages the construction of independent modular bases.

In the interest of facilitating the development of the Tau Sector, modular stations constructed outside of designated 'hot zones' are not subject to any tax or requirement for payment for the usage of Lipari space. Modular stations constructed within any designated 'hot zone' will be subject to a one-time tax dependent on the location of the station.
The designated 'hot zones' are recognized as such:

Borneo: The space within a 15km radius of the Bornean surface. Max: 1.500.000sc.
Ferrol: The space within a 15km radius of Ferrol Starbase. Max: 1.000.000sc.
Halmahera: The space within a 10km radius of the Malaccan moon of Halmahera. Max: 1.000.000sc.
Mindanao: The space within a 30km radius of the Mindanaoan surface. Max: 3.000.000sc.

All one-time taxes are subject to potential negotiation. Prospective modular station administrators are encouraged to discuss any new modular station construction with the Lipari Department of State to determine any potential payment requirements, as well as the degree of any such payment.

§4-2 - Incorporation

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Modular installations within Lipari space are required to authorize vessels of the Republic docking permissions for the purposes of lawful verification and defense. In addition, modular stations are required to bar access to any factions or organizations considered enemies of the state as listed in §1-5 of this Codex of Laws. Modular stations are to be fully staffed at all times per level of interior core design they operate at. Stations found to be depriving required crew of necessary supplies (food, oxygen, and water), whether deliberate or otherwise, will be notified by the Lipari Department of State, and steps will be taken to ensure adequate supply of the personnel in question.

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Modular stations intended to operate as Freeports are not subject to requirements to bar access to factions or organizations considered enemies of the state by the Liparian Republic, but only with regard to vessels of gunship-class weight allotment or lower.
Designated Freeports found to be in violation of this statute may have their Freeport status revoked.

§4-3 - Construction

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To facilitate the development of the Tau Sector, modular station administrators are only required to notify Liparian officials of extensions to their installations with regards to the deployment of defensive platforms and the expansion of the station's interior core. Station administrators that do not provide these notifications before the applicable construction has begun may be subject to penalties, including levying of fines or the removal of certain station statuses.

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