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Laws of the Island

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This is a starter list of the laws of the island.

 

The Island is a signatory of the 12 basic rights of beings:

  1. Every sentient being has the right to life, freedom, property, due process
  2. All sentient beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights
  3. No one shall be held in slavery or servitude without first their consent and for no longer than 5 years. 
  4. The slave trade shall be prohibited in all their forms.
  5. All are equal before the law and are entitled without any discrimination to equal protection of the law.
  6. No one shall be subjected to arbitrary arrest, detention or exile.
  7. Everyone has the right to freedom of movement and residence within the borders of his country.
  8. Everyone has the right to leave any country, including his own, and to return to his country.
  9. Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion
  10. Everyone has the right to freedom of peaceful assembly and association.
  11. Motherhood and childhood are entitled to special care and assistance. All children, whether born in or out of wedlock, shall enjoy the same social protection.
  12. Everyone has the right to education.

 

Base Laws of the Island:

 

  • Do not kill people.
  • Do not tell a lie about your neighbors.
  • Do not steal or destroy the possessions of others.
  • Do not Violate the rule of law or those who Wield it
  • One must report or stop lawlessness if seen
  • All Land Is owned by the Island
  • Only Citizens may “own” Land.
  • Any person born outside off of the Island may not become a Citizen unless approved by the Governor
  • Citizens word is to be taken before a visitor
  • All may carry weapons except in Gov. buildings or on private property where it is posted as such
  • Magic is allowed but may be restricted within different spaces.
  • All must register when they enter the Island.
  • The Governor may compel anyone residing on the Island to perform acts of service for the Government in times of need. They will receive fair compensation for their work.
  • All purchases will be subject to the Tax of the land except on Government business

Regulations

  1. Necromancy: May be practiced if done so humanely. Monitored by the Dean of Magic at the University.
  2. Current tax rate on purchases is 10%
  3. Wealth Tax on any Payment Over 50,000 cherries
  4. Housing will be assigned to all adults through the Land and Housing Dept.
    1. Payments will be made for rentals to the Land and Housing Dept
    2. Land purchases must be paid to the Land and Housing Dept with the 10% wealth tax
    3. Farm Land may be reclaimed by the Dept of Housing and Land for a fair price.
  5. Land that is Owned by a resident must be maintained.
  6. Land may be passed to blood heirs.
    1. On death if no blood heirs are available, the land will be returned to the crown
    2. If a will is present upon death, the Island will buy the land for a fair price and the proceeds may be passed to the non-blood heir subject to the 10% wealth tax

More to come...


   
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