The original Citizenship Naturalization and Suspension Act passed the Magisterium on 29 Sep 2016 (see http://theeastpacific.com/topic/7001492/1/).
After 10 days without a veto, it became law (see http://theeastpacific.com/single/?p=10001542&t=5170092).
[spoiler]Section I- Title
…1.1- This Act shall be known as the “Citizenship Naturalization and Suspension Act”, and cited as such, or alternatively as the “Naturalization Act” or “Citizenship Suspension Act”.
Section II- Findings
…2.1- The Magisterium finds:
…2.1.1- Current levels of activity are less than desirable for such a prominent Region as The East Pacific;
…2.1.2- There is significant civil desire to engage the in-game residents of The East Pacific;
…2.1.3- The Concordat states that “A Citizen of the East Pacific is a resident of the East Pacific that has ratified this Concordat”; and
…2.1.4- The Concordat states that “The Viceroy shall be charged with overseeing the naturalization process and the Viceroy shall maintain a record of all citizens”; therefore
…2.1.5- The Magisterium desires to define the naturalization process to better engage the aforementioned off-forum residents as citizens; and
…2.1.6- It is in the Region’s interest to modernize current legislation relating to citizenship.
…2.2- The Magisterium further finds:
…2.2.1- That governmental procedures, such as elections, require a high level of security; and
…2.2.2- That to ensure that no individual holds multiple citizenship is key to security of the Government; therefore
…2.2.3- The Government requires assurance that no individual holds multiple citizenship for security of its procedures; and
…2.2.4- That naturalization allows the Government to ensure no individual holds more than one citizenship; therefore
…2.2.5- That naturalization is a bona fide requirement for governmental procedures to ensure security.
Section III- Definitions
…3.1- For the purposes of this Act, the following terms are defined as:
…3.1.1- Region- “the NationStates region of The East Pacific”;
…3.1.2- Resident- “a NationStates nation which is present in the Region”;
…3.1.3- Citizen- “a Resident of the Region that has ratified the Concordat”;
…3.1.4- Naturalization- “the process by which Citizens join and are recognized on the off-game forums of The East Pacific”;
…3.1.5- Naturalized Citizens- “Citizens of the Region which have successfully naturalized, joining the off-game forums of The East Pacific”.
Section IV- Ratification of the Concordat
…4.1- The Delegate and Executive shall, in coordination with the Viceroy or Viceroy-designated body, create and maintain official threads within the NationStates in-game forums and The East Pacific off-game forums, that:
…4.1.1- Outline the current Concordat, as per Article G, Section 4;
…4.1.2- Allow Residents to announce their ratification of the Concordat;
…4.1.3- Are linked on the World Factbook Entry; and
…4.1.4- Are linked in a pinned Dispatch which outlines the Ratification process alongside the benefits of Naturalization.
…4.2- The Government of The East Pacific shall consider a Resident’s ratification posted to either official thread as equally valid.
Section V- Naturalization of Citizens
…5.1- Naturalization shall be commenced upon the receipt or verification of ratification.
…5.2- Naturalization shall be completed upon the recognition of the citizen to the off-game forums of The East Pacific, namely being masked as such.
…5.3- The Viceroy or Viceroy-designated body responsible for the naturalization of citizens shall oversee:
…5.2.1- That a ratification made within The East Pacific off-game thread shall be referred to the Forum Administration for masking or recognition;
…5.2.2- That a ratification made within the NationStates in-game thread shall be offered information or assistance to undergo naturalization.
Section VI- Suspension of Citizenship
…6.1- Any Citizen whose Nation has left the Region or ‘Ceased to Exist’ shall have their Citizenship and naturalization, and all rights and privileges pertaining thereunto either, suspended.
…6.1.1- Any Citizen which has gained Honourary Citizenship is excepted from suspension under this Act.
…6.2- Any one who has had citizenship suspended under this Act is reinstated upon restored residency.
…6.3- Any one who has had naturalization suspended under this Act is re-naturalized upon notification and acceptance of restored citizenship by the Viceroy or Viceroy-designated body responsible for the naturalization of citizens.
…6.4- Nothing in this Act permits the removal of citizenship.
Section VII- Against Voter Fraud and Inactivity
…7.1- No citizenship or naturalization should be granted or reinstated during Delegate Nomination and Voting periods, nor regional referenda to amend the Concordat.
…7.1.1- The East Pacific shall not recognize any Section IV Ratification posted during those periods.
…7.1.2- The East Pacific shall not recognize any Section VI Notification of Restored Citizenship during those periods.
…7.2- The Government, through the Viceroy, should endeavor to ensure that the record of citizens is accurate in the time preceding a period laid out in 7.1.
…7.3- Nothing in this Act permits an individual to retain or grant multiple naturalized citizenships.
…4.1.1- Doing so may prompt Admin action, OR
…4.1.2- Constitute an Indictable Offence with a maximum sentence of indefinite banishment.
Section VIII- Enactment
…8.1- This bill shall be enacted upon its signature by the Delegate, except if the Magisterium votes to override a veto of this bill by the Delegate.
…8.2- Upon enactment of this bill, the Citizenship Suspension Act is hereby repealed.
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The Magisterium amended the Citizenship Naturalization and Suspension Act [BILL - PASSED] The Prohibited Individuals and Groups Act (PIG), or “The Prohibition Act”. - The East Pacific - Tapatalk 10 days without Delegate signature or veto, the amendment became law on March 10th, 2020.
[spoiler]Section I- Title
…1.1- This Act shall be known as the “Citizenship Naturalization and Suspension Act”, and cited as such, or alternatively as the “Naturalization Act” or “Citizenship Suspension Act”.
Section II- Findings
…2.1- The Magisterium finds:
…2.1.1- Current levels of activity are less than desirable for such a prominent Region as The East Pacific;
…2.1.2- There is significant civil desire to engage the in-game residents of The East Pacific;
…2.1.3- The Concordat states that “A Citizen of the East Pacific is a resident of the East Pacific that has ratified this Concordat”; and
…2.1.4- The Concordat states that “The Viceroy shall be charged with overseeing the naturalization process and the Viceroy shall maintain a record of all citizens”; therefore
…2.1.5- The Magisterium desires to define the naturalization process to better engage the aforementioned off-forum residents as citizens; and
…2.1.6- It is in the Region’s interest to modernize current legislation relating to citizenship.
…2.2- The Magisterium further finds:
…2.2.1- That governmental procedures, such as elections, require a high level of security; and
…2.2.2- That to ensure that no individual holds multiple citizenship is key to security of the Government; therefore
…2.2.3- The Government requires assurance that no individual holds multiple citizenship for security of its procedures; and
…2.2.4- That naturalization allows the Government to ensure no individual holds more than one citizenship; therefore
…2.2.5- That naturalization is a bona fide requirement for governmental procedures to ensure security.
Section III- Definitions
…3.1- For the purposes of this Act, the following terms are defined as:
…3.1.1- Region- “the NationStates region of The East Pacific”;
…3.1.2- Resident- “a NationStates nation which is present in the Region”;
…3.1.3- Citizen- “a Resident of the Region that has ratified the Concordat”;
…3.1.4- Naturalization- “the process by which Citizens join and are recognized on the off-game forums of The East Pacific”;
…3.1.5- Naturalized Citizens- “Citizens of the Region which have successfully naturalized, joining the off-game forums of The East Pacific”.
…3.1.6- Prohibited- “Any group or individual player(s) who are forbidden from attaining citizenship in The East Pacific.”
…….3.1.7- Player(s)- “The participant(s) in the game of NationStates and any and all identities they may assume.”
…….3.1.8- Group- “A collective gathering of players with some form of hierarchical status or leadership.”
Section IV- Ratification of the Concordat
…4.1- The Delegate and Executive shall, in coordination with the Viceroy or Viceroy-designated body, create and maintain official threads within the NationStates in-game forums and The East Pacific off-game forums, that:
…4.1.1- Outline the current Concordat, as per Article G, Section 4;
…4.1.2- Allow Residents to announce their ratification of the Concordat;
…4.1.3- Are linked on the World Factbook Entry; and
…4.1.4- Are linked in a pinned Dispatch which outlines the Ratification process alongside the benefits of Naturalization.
…4.2- The Government of The East Pacific shall consider a Resident’s ratification posted to either official thread as equally valid.
Section V- Naturalization of Citizens
…5.1- Naturalization shall be commenced upon the receipt or verification of ratification.
…5.2- Naturalization shall be completed upon the recognition of the citizen to the off-game forums of The East Pacific, namely being masked as such.
…5.3- The Viceroy or Viceroy-designated body responsible for the naturalization of citizens shall oversee:
…5.2.1- That a ratification made within The East Pacific off-game thread shall be referred to the Forum Administration for masking or recognition;
…5.2.2- That a ratification made within the NationStates in-game thread shall be offered information or assistance to undergo naturalization.
Section VI- Suspension of Citizenship
…6.1- Any Citizen whose Nation has left the Region or ‘Ceased to Exist’ shall have their Citizenship and naturalization, and all rights and privileges pertaining thereunto either, suspended.
…6.1.1- Any Citizen which has gained Honourary Citizenship is excepted from suspension under this Act.
…6.2- Any one who has had citizenship suspended under this Act is reinstated upon restored residency.
…6.3- Any one who has had naturalization suspended under this Act is re-naturalized upon notification and acceptance of restored citizenship by the Viceroy or Viceroy-designated body responsible for the naturalization of citizens.
…6.4- Nothing in this Act permits the removal of citizenship.
Section VII- Prohibition
…7.1- The Grand Vizier shall have the power to nominate player(s) or group(s) to become prohibited for specific reasons pertaining to regional security that shall be listed in the nomination(s) for prohibition.
…….7.1.1- For a nomination for prohibition to be confirmed, a vote with a 2/3 majority be met by the Magisterium.
…….7.1.2- Upon confirmation, those player(s) or group(s) that were nominated shall become prohibited and be barred from entering The East Pacific or obtaining citizenship for a period of at least one year.
…7.1.3- Citizens may not be confirmed for prohibition.
…7.1.4- The Magisterium may reverse any prohibition status with a 2/3 majority vote at any time.
…7.2- The members of the prohibited group or the prohibited player(s) shall be allowed to apply for citizenship after their prohibition has ended.
…….7.2.1- A Public Conciliation Panel on their citizenship application must be held if the player(s) or member(s) apply for citizenship after prohibition.
…………7.2.1.1- Should the applicant be denied citizenship by the Panel, another Panel must be held whenever the applicant applies for citizenship again. This process will be repeated until the applicant is cleared to obtain citizenship by a Panel, with a one month period between applications where the applicant may not apply for citizenship.
…7.2.1.2- After being cleared by the Panel, the citizen will not need a Panel to examine any of their future citizenship applications unless they become prohibited again.
Section VIII- Against Voter Fraud and Inactivity
…78.1- No citizenship or naturalization should be granted or reinstated during Delegate Nomination and Voting periods, nor regional referenda to amend the Concordat.
…78.1.1- The East Pacific shall not recognize any Section IV Ratification posted during those periods.
…78.1.2- The East Pacific shall not recognize any Section VI Notification of Restored Citizenship during those periods.
…78.2- The Government, through the Viceroy, should endeavor to ensure that the record of citizens is accurate in the time preceding a period laid out in 7.1.
…78.3- Nothing in this Act permits an individual to retain or grant multiple naturalized citizenships.
…48.1.1- Doing so may prompt Admin action, OR
…48.1.2- Constitute an Indictable Offence with a maximum sentence of indefinite banishment.
Section VIIIIX- Enactment
…89.1- This bill shall be enacted upon its signature by the Delegate, except if the Magisterium votes to override a veto of this bill by the Delegate.
…89.2- Upon enactment of this bill, the Citizenship Suspension Act is hereby repealed.
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[spoiler]Citizenship Naturalization and Suspension Act
Section I- Title
…1.1- This Act shall be known as the “Citizenship Naturalization and Suspension Act”, and cited as such, or alternatively as the “Naturalization Act” or “Citizenship Suspension Act”.
Section II- Findings
…2.1- The Magisterium finds:
…2.1.1- Current levels of activity are less than desirable for such a prominent Region as The East Pacific;
…2.1.2- There is significant civil desire to engage the in-game residents of The East Pacific;
…2.1.3- The Concordat states that “A Citizen of the East Pacific is a resident of the East Pacific that has ratified this Concordat”; and
…2.1.4- The Concordat states that “The Viceroy shall be charged with overseeing the naturalization process and the Viceroy shall maintain a record of all citizens”; therefore
…2.1.5- The Magisterium desires to define the naturalization process to better engage the aforementioned off-forum residents as citizens; and
…2.1.6- It is in the Region’s interest to modernize current legislation relating to citizenship.
…2.2- The Magisterium further finds:
…2.2.1- That governmental procedures, such as elections, require a high level of security; and
…2.2.2- That to ensure that no individual holds multiple citizenship is key to security of the Government; therefore
…2.2.3- The Government requires assurance that no individual holds multiple citizenship for security of its procedures; and
…2.2.4- That naturalization allows the Government to ensure no individual holds more than one citizenship; therefore
…2.2.5- That naturalization is a bona fide requirement for governmental procedures to ensure security.
Section III- Definitions
…3.1- For the purposes of this Act, the following terms are defined as:
…3.1.1- Region- “the NationStates region of The East Pacific”;
…3.1.2- Resident- “a NationStates nation which is present in the Region”;
…3.1.3- Citizen- “a Resident of the Region that has ratified the Concordat”;
…3.1.4- Naturalization- “the process by which Citizens join and are recognized on the off-game forums of The East Pacific”;
…3.1.5- Naturalized Citizens- “Citizens of the Region which have successfully naturalized, joining the off-game forums of The East Pacific”.
…3.1.6- Prohibited- “Any group or individual player(s) who are forbidden from attaining citizenship in The East Pacific.”
…….3.1.7- Player(s)- “The participant(s) in the game of NationStates and any and all identities they may assume.”
…….3.1.8- Group- “A collective gathering of players with some form of hierarchical status or leadership.”
Section IV- Ratification of the Concordat
…4.1- The Delegate and Executive shall, in coordination with the Viceroy or Viceroy-designated body, create and maintain an official thread within The East Pacific off-game forums, that:
…4.1.1- Outlines the current Concordat, as per Article G, Section 4;
…4.1.2- Allows Residents to announce their ratification of the Concordat;
…4.1.3- Is linked on the World Factbook Entry; and
…4.1.4- Is linked in a pinned Dispatch which outlines the Ratification process alongside the benefits of Naturalization.
Section V- Naturalization of Citizens
…5.1- Naturalization shall be commenced upon the receipt or verification of ratification.
…5.2- Naturalization shall be completed upon the recognition of the citizen to the off-game forums of The East Pacific, namely being masked as such.
…5.3- The Viceroy or Viceroy-designated body responsible for the naturalization of citizens shall oversee that a ratification made within The East Pacific off-game thread shall be referred to the Forum Administration for masking or recognition.
Section VI- Suspension of Citizenship
…6.1- Any Citizen whose Nation has left the Region or ‘Ceased to Exist’ shall have their Citizenship and naturalization, and all rights and privileges pertaining thereunto either, suspended.
…6.1.1- Any Citizen which has gained Honourary Citizenship is excepted from suspension under this Act.
…6.2- Any one who has had citizenship suspended under this Act is reinstated upon restored residency.
…6.3- Any one who has had naturalization suspended under this Act is re-naturalized upon notification and acceptance of restored citizenship by the Viceroy or Viceroy-designated body responsible for the naturalization of citizens.
…6.4- Nothing in this Act permits the removal of citizenship.
Section VII- Prohibition
…7.1- The Grand Vizier shall have the power to nominate player(s) or group(s) to become prohibited for specific reasons pertaining to regional security that shall be listed in the nomination(s) for prohibition.
…….7.1.1- For a nomination for prohibition to be confirmed, a vote with a 2/3 majority be met by the Magisterium.
…….7.1.2- Upon confirmation, those player(s) or group(s) that were nominated shall become prohibited and be barred from entering The East Pacific or obtaining citizenship for a period of at least one year.
…7.1.3- Citizens may not be confirmed for prohibition.
…7.1.4- The Magisterium may reverse any prohibition status with a 2/3 majority vote at any time.
…7.2- The members of the prohibited group or the prohibited player(s) shall be allowed to apply for citizenship after their prohibition has ended.
…….7.2.1- A Public Conciliation Panel on their citizenship application must be held if the player(s) or member(s) apply for citizenship after prohibition.
…………7.2.1.1- Should the applicant be denied citizenship by the Panel, another Panel must be held whenever the applicant applies for citizenship again. This process will be repeated until the applicant is cleared to obtain citizenship by a Panel, with a one month period between applications where the applicant may not apply for citizenship.
…7.2.1.2- After being cleared by the Panel, the citizen will not need a Panel to examine any of their future citizenship applications unless they become prohibited again.
Section VIII- Against Voter Fraud and Inactivity
…8.1- No citizenship or naturalization should be granted or reinstated during Delegate Nomination and Voting periods, nor regional referenda to amend the Concordat.
…8.1.1- The East Pacific shall not recognize any Section IV Ratification posted during those periods.
…8.1.2- The East Pacific shall not recognize any Section VI Notification of Restored Citizenship during those periods.
…8.2- The Government, through the Viceroy, should endeavor to ensure that the record of citizens is accurate in the time preceding a period laid out in 8.1.
…8.3- Nothing in this Act permits an individual to retain or grant multiple naturalized citizenships.
…8.1.1- Doing so may prompt Admin action, OR
…8.1.2- Constitute an Indictable Offence with a maximum sentence of indefinite banishment.
Section IX- Enactment
…9.1- This bill shall be enacted upon its signature by the Delegate, except if the Magisterium votes to override a veto of this bill by the Delegate.
…9.2- Upon enactment of this bill, the Citizenship Suspension Act is hereby repealed.
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It was amended again by VOTE: Amendment to the Citizenship Naturalization and Suspension Act, Again - The East Pacific - Tapatalk Following 10 days without Delegate veto or signature, the amendment became law on March 23rd, 2020.
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FULL UPDATED TEXT:
Citizenship Naturalization and Suspension Act
Section I- Title
…1.1- This Act shall be known as the “Citizenship Naturalization and Suspension Act”, and cited as such, or alternatively as the “Naturalization Act” or “Citizenship Suspension Act”.
Section II- Findings
…2.1- The Magisterium finds:
…2.1.1- Current levels of activity are less than desirable for such a prominent Region as The East Pacific;
…2.1.2- There is significant civil desire to engage the in-game residents of The East Pacific;
…2.1.3- The Concordat states that “A Citizen of the East Pacific is a resident of the East Pacific that has ratified this Concordat”; and
…2.1.4- The Concordat states that “The Viceroy shall be charged with overseeing the naturalization process and the Viceroy shall maintain a record of all citizens”; therefore
…2.1.5- The Magisterium desires to define the naturalization process to better engage the aforementioned off-forum residents as citizens; and
…2.1.6- It is in the Region’s interest to modernize current legislation relating to citizenship.
…2.2- The Magisterium further finds:
…2.2.1- That governmental procedures, such as elections, require a high level of security; and
…2.2.2- That to ensure that no individual holds multiple citizenship is key to security of the Government; therefore
…2.2.3- The Government requires assurance that no individual holds multiple citizenship for security of its procedures; and
…2.2.4- That naturalization allows the Government to ensure no individual holds more than one citizenship; therefore
…2.2.5- That naturalization is a bona fide requirement for governmental procedures to ensure security.
Section III- Definitions
…3.1- For the purposes of this Act, the following terms are defined as:
…3.1.1- Region- “the NationStates region of The East Pacific”;
…3.1.2- Resident- “a NationStates nation which is present in the Region”;
…3.1.3- Citizen- “a Resident of the Region that has ratified the Concordat”;
…3.1.4- Naturalization- “the process by which Citizens join and are recognized on the off-game forums of The East Pacific”;
…3.1.5- Naturalized Citizens- “Citizens of the Region which have successfully naturalized, joining the off-game forums of The East Pacific”.
…3.1.6- Prohibited- “Any group or individual player(s) who are forbidden from attaining citizenship in The East Pacific.”
…….3.1.7- Player(s)- “The participant(s) in the game of NationStates and any and all identities they may assume.”
…….3.1.8- Group- “A collective gathering of players with some form of hierarchical status or leadership.”
Section IV- Ratification of the Concordat
…4.1- The Delegate and Executive shall, in coordination with the Viceroy or Viceroy-designated body, create and maintain an official thread within The East Pacific off-game forums, that:
…4.1.1- Outlines the current Concordat, as per Article G, Section 4;
…4.1.2- Allows Residents to announce their ratification of the Concordat;
…4.1.3- Is linked on the World Factbook Entry; and
…4.1.4- Is linked in a pinned Dispatch which outlines the Ratification process alongside the benefits of Naturalization.
Section V- Naturalization of Citizens
…5.1- Naturalization shall be commenced upon the receipt or verification of ratification.
…5.2- Naturalization shall be completed upon the recognition of the citizen to the off-game forums of The East Pacific, namely being masked as such.
…5.3- The Viceroy or Viceroy-designated body responsible for the naturalization of citizens shall oversee that a ratification made within The East Pacific off-game thread shall be referred to the Forum Administration for masking or recognition.
Section VI- Suspension of Citizenship
…6.1- Any Citizen whose Nation has left the Region or ‘Ceased to Exist’ shall have their Citizenship and naturalization, and all rights and privileges pertaining thereunto either, suspended.
…6.1.1- Any Citizen which has gained Honourary Citizenship is excepted from suspension under this Act.
…6.2- Any one who has had citizenship suspended under this Act is reinstated upon restored residency.
…6.3- Any one who has had naturalization suspended under this Act is re-naturalized upon notification and acceptance of restored citizenship by the Viceroy or Viceroy-designated body responsible for the naturalization of citizens.
…6.4- Nothing in this Act permits the removal of citizenship.
Section VII- Prohibition
…7.1- The Grand Vizier shall have the power to nominate player(s) or group(s) to become prohibited for specific reasons pertaining to regional security that shall be listed in the nomination(s) for prohibition.
…….7.1.1- For a nomination for prohibition to be confirmed, a vote with a 2/3 majority be met by the Magisterium.
…….7.1.2- Upon confirmation, those player(s) or group(s) that were nominated shall become prohibited and be barred from entering The East Pacific or obtaining citizenship for a period of at least one year.
…7.1.3- Citizens may not be confirmed for prohibition.
…7.1.4- The Magisterium may reverse any prohibition status with a 2/3 majority vote at any time.
…7.2- The members of the prohibited group or the prohibited player(s) shall be allowed to apply for citizenship after their prohibition has ended.
…….7.2.1- A Public Conciliation Panel on their citizenship application must be held if the player(s) or member(s) apply for citizenship after prohibition.
…………7.2.1.1- Should the applicant be denied citizenship by the Panel, another Panel must be held whenever the applicant applies for citizenship again. This process will be repeated until the applicant is cleared to obtain citizenship by a Panel, with a one month period between applications where the applicant may not apply for citizenship.
…7.2.1.2- After being cleared by the Panel, the citizen will not need a Panel to examine any of their future citizenship applications unless they become prohibited again.
Section VIII- Against Voter Fraud and Inactivity
…8.1- No citizenship or naturalization should be granted or reinstated during Delegate Nomination and Voting periods, nor regional referenda to amend the Concordat.
…8.1.1- The East Pacific shall not recognize any Section IV Ratification posted during those periods.
…8.1.2- The East Pacific shall not recognize any Section VI Notification of Restored Citizenship during those periods.
…8.2- The Government, through the Viceroy, should endeavor to ensure that the record of citizens is accurate in the time preceding a period laid out in 8.1.
…8.3- Nothing in this Act permits an individual to retain or grant multiple naturalized citizenships.
…8.1.1- Doing so may prompt Admin action, OR
…8.1.2- Constitute an Indictable Offence with a maximum sentence of indefinite banishment.
Section IX- Enactment
…9.1- This bill shall be enacted upon its signature by the Delegate, except if the Magisterium votes to override a veto of this bill by the Delegate.
…9.2- Upon enactment of this bill, the Citizenship Suspension Act is hereby repealed.
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