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INDEX OF KALISTANI STANDING STATUTORY LAWS

Below is the Index of Kalistani Statutory Code for easy reference
TITLE I ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
Section 1- National Symbols
Section 2- Regime Structure

TITLE II POLITICAL REGULATIONS
Section 1- Election
Section 2- Legislative

TITLE III JUDICIAL PROCESS
Section 1- Police Powers of the State
Section 2- Administration and Juries
Section 3- Sentencing
Section 4- Tort and Civil Regulations

TITLE IV CIVIL RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES
Section 1- Civil Rights
Section 2- Civil Liberties

TITLE V HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELFARE
Section 1- Health Policy
Section 2- Education Policy
Section 3- Social Welfare

TITLE VI MARRIAGE FAMILY AND SEXUALITY
Section 1- Marriage
Section 2- Family
Section 3- Sexuality

TITLE VII INFRASTRUCTURE
Section 1- Public Infrastructure
Section 2- Housing
Section 3- Public Services
Section 4- Transportation
Section 5- Energy

TITLE VIII BUSINESS REGULATION
Section 1- Safety
Section 2- Business Operational
Section 3- Banking and Finance
Section 4- Labor
Section 5- Tax
Section 6- Corporate Governance

TITLE IX ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS
Section 1- Flora
Section 2- Fauna

TITLE X TECHNOLOGY AND MEDIA REGULATIONS
Section 1- Media
Section 2- Research

TITLE XI CULTURE AND RELIGION
Section 1- Culture
Section 2- Religion

TITLE XII FOREIGN ACTIVITIES
Section 1- Intelligence and Diplomatic Activities
Section 2- Migration
Section 3- Foreign Policy

TITLE XIII THE REGULAR FORCES OF KALISTAN
Section 1- Military Structure
Section 2- Conduct of War

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INDEX OF KALISTANI ENACTING LAWS

With Common Name, Passage Date (if available), and Link

Institutional Laws

Security Laws

Administrative Laws

Economic Laws

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(Place Holder for Index of Kalistani Treaties)

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KALISTANI STANDING STATUTES
Promulgated by the National Assembly, Empire of Ananto and Kalistan
May 5627

TITLE I ADMINISTRATIVE LAW

Section 1- National Symbols

I.1.a The nation's capital city- Free City of Kaliburg-Port Davon, Grand Duchy of Ananto

I.1.b The Official National Sport- Kalistani Football

I.1.c The National Animal- Nevaran Black Bear

I.1.d The National motto- In Vino Veritas (There is Truth in Wine)

I.1.e The National Anthem

"Oh, Kalistan"
I honor you, Oh Kalistan, the greatest land of all.
Throughout the entire year, in winter, summer, spring and fall.
I love your fertile valleys; your dear mountains I adore.
From your deep Anantonese and onto your rugged shore.

Where the snow crowned Mountains of the Western Wall
Keep their watch o’er your valleys bloom,
It is there I would be in our land by the sea,
Every breeze bears sweet perfume.

From high atop volcanic peaks, across your vineyards fair.
I honor you, Oh Kalistan, land free of want or care.
Your glow of purple sunsets, your richest skies azure.
I honor you, Oh Kalistan, your people fair and pure.

I salute you here, my Neveras, you are very dear to me.
I call you home, Great Vrassan State, and Old Odufaray.
I dwell in you, fair Suldanor, half your beauties are untold.
But most of all, Ananto, you are my heart of gold.

I love your redwood forests, your fields of yellow grain.
I glory in your summer breezes and gentle winter rain.
God Save you, land of flowers, of honey, fruit and wine.
I honor you, Oh Kalistan; you have won this heart of mine.

It is here nature has made the best,
My home and Native Land,
Right here I'll die, and breathe my last
For Sunny Kalistan.

I.1.f Singing the national anthem in schools- Children are never made to sing the national anthem.

I.1.g National policy regarding the desecration of the national flag- The national flag may not be used for commercial purposes.

Section 2- Regime Structure
I.2.a The official title of subnational entities- Duchy

I.2.b Structure of the executive branch- The Head of State is hereditary and all executive power is vested in the Head of State; the Chancellor of the Empire chairs the Cabinet in the name of the Emperor.

I.2.c The formal title of the Head of State- By the Consent of the People, His Imperial Majesty, of the Ancient House of Ananto, Emperor and Sovereign of The Anantonese Empire, Emperor of Ananto, Kalistan, Gaduridos and Lodamun, King of Vintalli, King of Andalay, King of Karzon, King of Sekowo, Grand Duke of Ananto, Duke of Icehaven, Duke of Athosia, Duke of Outannais, Count of Davon, Count of Luxon, Commander in Chief of the Regular Forces of Kalistan, Sovereign and Great Master of the Ancient Order of the Grey Smoke, Sovereign and Grand Master of the Excellent Order of the Anantonese Empire, Sovereign and Grand Master of the Order of Vintalli, Sovereign and Grand Master of the Order of Andalay, Defender of the Realm, Formal Head of the Anantonese Government, Embodiment of the Anantonese Nation, Guarantor of the Anantonese Ocean and Ananto Strait, Fredrick III Ananto.

I.2.d The appointment of mayors- The Head of State oversees the appointment of all Lord Mayors. Ducal Governments appoint all Mayors of Ducal Towns and Villages, as needed.

I.2.e The title of the head of government, who chairs the cabinet- Chancellor of the Empire

I.2.f The title of the national cabinet- Council of Ministers

I.2.g Policy on membership in the national cabinet- Members of the national cabinet must be elected members of the national legislature.

I.2.h Procedure on the election of the legislative presiding officer- The President of the National Assembly is a non-Partisan Officer elected by the body of the National Assembly, and merely presides over legislative sessions.

I.2.i Appointments and requirements for government employees- Non-elective offices are considered Non-Partisan; The Bureaucracy is appointed and overseen by each Ministry's Respective Minister.

I.2.j The official title of the legislative assembly- National Assembly of Deputies

I.2.k The total number of seats in the legislative assembly- 79

I.2.l The title of the presiding officer of the national legislature- Speaker of the Assembly

I.2.m The salaries of members of parliament and/or government- Members of parliament and/or government are entitled to a comparatively small salary.

I.2.n Government policy concerning granting citizenship- Citizenship is granted to all nationals.

I.2.a Legality of multiple citizenship- Multiple citizenship is allowed without further regulations.

I.2.o Government-issued identity card policy- Citizens are not issued with identity cards.

I.2.p Government policy concerning granting nationality (national of this state without implication of having citizenship rights)- Anyone is able to claim nationality.

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KALISTANI STANDING STATUTES
Promulgated by the National Assembly, Empire of Ananto and Kalistan
May 5627

TITLE II POLITICAL REGULATIONS

Section 1- Election Regulations
II.1.a The length of time between regular General Legislative Elections- 72

II.1.b Public financing of political campaigns- All candidates receive public funds but are not allowed to accept donations.

II.1.c Private funding of political campaigns (if private funding is allowed)- Private donations are not permitted for public campaigns.

II.1.d Policy on political advertisements- Political advertisements are illegal in any form.

II.1.a Policy on Quantity of political advertisements- No Political advertisements are permitted.

II.1.e Policy on Content of political advertisements- No Political Advertisements are permitted.

Section 2 Legislative Statutes
II.2.a Titles of nobility- Peerages are granted by Head of State. All Ducal titles are Hereditary with Heirs named by current title owners, though they may be removed by Head of State. County and Barony Titles are nominated by Duke/Duchess and conferred by Head of State.

II.2.b Privileges of nobility- Nobility confers major rights, and can be hereditary.

II.2.c The method used to determine the number of seats each region receives in the national legislature- The National Assembly of Deputies is divided as follows: A quasi-proportional algorithm grants two Deputies to each of 5 Free Cities (10 Total), and divides the remaining 69 Representatives along the following parameters: Ananto -15 Deputies; Suldanor- 15 Deputies; Vrassa- 14 Deputies; Odufaray - 12 Deputies, Nevaras- 12 Deputies.

II.2.d The Composition of the Peerage Council (Upper House)- The Peerage Council is composed of the following of all members of the Peerage, including all Princes and Princesses, Dukes/Duchesses, Marquis/Marquise, Counts/Countesses, Viscounts/Viscountesses, Barons/Baronesses, Baronets/Baronettes, Knights of the Empire/Dames of the Empire, Lords Mayor/Ladies Mayor, Land Baronets/Land Baronettes, and Land Knights/Land Dames, all of whom receive seats by virtue of their title. Additionally, the Sovereign and the Chancellor of the Empire hold seats in the Peerage Council. As this number is variable, the smallest possible composition of the Peerage Council is eleven (Sovereign, Chancellor, Dukes/Duchesses, Lords Mayor/Ladies Mayor.) But the top limit is undefined.

II.2.e The constitutional right and responsibility to propose a cabinet to the legislature- Only the largest party can propose a cabinet.

II.2.f Policy on national government funding to subnational governments- The national government provides partial funding to subnational governments. Duchies, Counties, Baronies and Free City can collect additional general taxes to fund jurisdiction specific projects.

II.2.g Policy on the funding of mandates/non-legislative policy by the government- The government must provide funding for mandates.

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KALISTANI STANDING STATUTES
Promulgated by the National Assembly, Empire of Ananto and Kalistan
May 5627

TITLE III JUDICIAL PROCESS

Section 1- Police Powers of the State
III.1.a Policy on the organization of police/law enforcement- There is a national police department, funded by the government.

III.1.b The weapons used by police forces- Police officers may only carry non-lethal weapons.

III.1.c Government's policy towards the powers of the police- The police may arrest crime suspects.

III.1.d The government's policy towards police presence- The police do not actively patrol public property.

III.1.e Police searches- The police cannot search a person or their property without their consent unless the police have obtained a warrant from a court.

III.1.a The use of torture for obtaining information- Torture is never allowed.

Section 2- Administration and Juries
III.2.a The government's position towards the administration of law- There are Duchy courts, but decisions of regional courts may be appealed to national courts.

III.2.b Policy on the appointment of judges/magistrates- Judges/Magistrates at the National Level are appointed by the Ministry of Justice. Judges/Magistrates at the Duchy Level are appointed by the Duke/Duchess.

III.2.c The right to appeal against a judgement rendered by a court- Every person has the right to appeal against a judgement that was found by an independent appeal board, to be "a miscarriage of justice", and to have it reviewed by a higher court.

III.2.d The right to trial by jury (if there are courts)- Individuals accused of any crime have the right to trial by jury.

III.2.e Jury selection (if trial by jury is allowed)- Jurors are randomly selected from the population.

III.2.f Mandatory jury duty (if trial by jury is allowed)- All adult citizens are required to serve on a jury when called or obtain a formal exemption.

III.2.g Policy on bail for defendants accused of crimes- Bail can only be set for serious crimes and can be in the form of money or other collateral.

III.2.h Government provision of legal aid to the accused- Legal representation for defendants in criminal trials is paid for by the state.

III.2.i Parliamentary privilege- Members of the legislature are not exempt from any civil or criminal liability for their speech or actions during their term of office.

Section 3- Sentencing
III.3.a Policy on mandatory minimums- There are no mandatory minimums

III.3.b Legality of judicial physical punishment- All forms of physical punishment are illegal.

III.3.c The terms of extradition- The law bars the government from extraditing anyone who is a citizen of the state.

III.3.d The government's position towards the use of forensic DNA databases- Only DNA from persons convicted of crime is recorded.

III.3.e Government policy with respect to the death penalty- The death penalty is illegal and is never to be applied.

III.3.f Public executions- The death penalty is outlawed in Kalistan.

III.3.g Prison policy concerning prisoner labor- Prisoners can do certain jobs in prison, voluntarily, for a small wage.

III.3.h Education in prisons- An education plan for prisoners is provided to improve rehabilitation.

Section 4- Tort and Civil Regulations
III.4.a Slander laws- Individuals may sue over malicious falsehoods spoken about them.

III.4.b Application of libel and slander laws- Libel and slander laws apply to and may be applied by all individuals.

III.4.c Malpractice suits- Malpractice suits may be brought against doctors.

III.4.d Tort reform on non-civil lawsuits- There is a cap on monetary damages awarded to patients in lawsuits.

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KALISTANI STANDING STATUTES
Promulgated by the National Assembly, Empire of Ananto and Kalistan
May 5627

TITLE IV CIVIL RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES

Section 1- Civil Rights
IV.1.a The way adulthood is determined- Adulthood is determined by age.

IV.1.b The age at which a person is considered an adult- 18

IV.1.c Racial and religious registration of nationals- The government does not require nationals to register their race or religion.

IV.1.d Racial segregation of public amenities (eg. drinking fountains, public toilets) - Segregation of any public amenity is banned.

IV.1.e The government's policy concerning phone services- Telephone lines are provided free of charge to all citizens.

IV.1.f Voting rights of criminals- Criminals are always allowed to vote, regardless of whether they are in jail or not.

IV.1.g The citizens' right to assemble in public- There are no restrictions on the right of citizens to assemble in groups.

IV.1.h Curfew policy (curfew time to be determined in the bill description)- Local governments may set curfews, but national government does not.

IV.1.i National service- All adults are required to serve a four year term of National Service, either with the Kalistani Regular Forces, or with the civilian National Service Program, at their option, to be completed before their 26th Birthday. Both services will be compensated at the same rate.

Section 2- Civil Liberties
IV.2.a The right to gamble- Gambling is legal across the nation, no regulation whatsoever.

IV.2.b Freedom of information law- Classified files are released after a set period of time.

IV.2.c The legality of dueling- Dueling is illegal.

IV.2.d Ownership of guns by private individuals- Adult individuals are allowed to own and purchase guns freely.

IV.2.e Weapon concealment- Some categories of weapon must be carried openly, others may be concealed.

IV.2.f Right to privacy- Individuals have a right to privacy, to keep records and information for themselves.

IV.2.g The confidentiality of letters and correspondence- The confidentiality of letters is inviolable.

IV.2.h Libel laws- Individuals may sue over falsehoods printed on them.

IV.2.i Weapons allowed to private citizens- Citizens may own any type of weapon. They may be carried anywhere except as determined by the property owner.

IV.2.j Women's working rights- Women are entitled the same working rights as men.

IV.2.k The legality of slavery- Slavery and the slave trade are illegal.

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KALISTANI STANDING STATUTES
Promulgated by the National Assembly, Empire of Ananto and Kalistan
May 5627

TITLE V HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELFARE

Section 1- Health Policy
V.1.a The professional retirement age- 55

V.1.b Compulsory detainment of the mentally ill- The mentally ill can be compulsorily detained if they are deemed to pose a threat to others, and only after a ruling by a competent court.

V.1.c Government policy on subsidizing contraception- The government offers free contraceptives in pharmacies and public toilets.

V.1.d The right to euthanasia- Euthanasia is allowed with consent from the patient and the treating doctor.

V.1.e Health care policy- There is a free public health care system and a small number of private clinics, which are heavily regulated to ensure they treat their patients well and provide good care.

V.1.f The use of cannabis for medicinal purposes- Cannabis is legal as a sedative for patients in pain.

V.1.g The government's policy concerning organ donations- Organ donations are legal with personal consent.

V.1.h Pharmaceutical drugs policy- The government pays for all citizens' pharmaceutical drugs.

V.1.i The recreational drug policy- There are no laws regulating what citizens can put into their bodies.

V.1.j Government policy towards smoking- Smoking is legal outdoors and in private homes and clubs, but illegal indoors in all places of employment.

V.1.k The government's stance on vaccinations- The government mandates vaccination for all children.

Section 2- Education Policy
V.2.a Charter school policy- Charter schools are not allowed.

V.2.b Education for children under adult age- Education is compulsory and has to happen at school.

V.2.c The age until which students, if education were to be compulsory, are required to be educated- 16

V.2.d Higher education institutions- The government maintains a system of universities, vocational schools, and colleges nationwide.

V.2.e The regulation of higher education- The government allows private higher education but regulates it to meet nationally set standards.

V.2.f Higher education tuition policy- The government fully subsidizes tuition.

V.2.g Government policy on political education- The Government requires all secondary school students to receive an advanced political education.

V.2.h Pre-school education- The government maintains a system of free publicly owned nurseries alongside heavily regulated private establishments.

V.2.i Government funding for private schools- Private educational institutions receive no government funding whatsoever.

V.2.j The education system- There is a free public education system and a small number of private schools, which are heavily regulated to ensure they teach adequate skills and information.

V.2.k Government policy on selective schools- Selective schools are not allowed.

V.2.l Sexual education in schools- Schools have an obligation to give sexual education at some point in puberty.

V.2.m National Curriculum- There is a National Curriculum which all schools are obliged to follow.

V.2.n The teacher's right to discipline children- Teachers are forbidden from striking children and may only use non-contact discipline (detention, expulsion etc).

V.2.o Policy concerning racial segregation in educational institutions- Segregation is illegal in all educational institutions.

Section 3- Social Welfare
V.3.a The government's policy regarding child benefit- The state guarantees child benefit to all families.

V.3.b Policy on social welfare benefits distribution- The national government distributes all social welfare benefits.

V.3.c Homeless shelters and reintegration projects- The government runs all homeless shelters and reintegration projects

V.3.d Guarantee of minimum income- All adults shall be guaranteed a very basic subsistence income by the government.

V.3.e The government's policy concerning the pension system- The state operates a compulsory public system combined with an optional private pension.

V.3.f Policy on the existence of a welfare state (method of funding to be determined)- There is a generous public welfare system.

V.3.g Policy on unemployment benefits (If there is a welfare system)- Unemployment benefits are given to unemployed persons, but are limited by time and/or job-seeking status.

V.3.h Policy on disability benefits (If there is a welfare system)- Disability benefits are given to disabled persons, but are limited by time or job-seeking status.

V.3.i Policy on foreign residents receiving welfare (If there is a welfare system)- Foreign residents receive welfare payments.

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KALISTANI STANDING STATUTES
Promulgated by the National Assembly, Empire of Ananto and Kalistan
May 5627

TITLE VI MARRIAGE FAMILY AND SEXUALITY

Section 1- Marriage Regulations
VI.1.a Government policy toward marriage- The government allows all consenting adults to obtain civil marriage contracts.

VI.1.b Government recognition of interracial marriages- Mixed race marriages follow the same regulation as other marriages.

VI.1.c The government's policy with respect to polygamy- There is no explicit government policy on polygamy.

VI.1.d The government's policy regarding foreign marriages- Only foreign marriages that comply with domestic policy regarding marriage are recognized.

VI.1.e The legality of divorces- Divorces are legal, be it mutual consent, grounded cause or if one partner wants it.

VI.1.f The government's policy regarding the initiation of divorces- Either partner may initiate a divorce.

VI.1.g The government's policy with respect to adultery- There is no explicit government policy on adultery.

VI.1.h Forced marriages- Forced marriages are illegal.

Section 2- Family Regulations
VI.2.a The government's policy concerning parental qualifications- The government does not hold qualifications for new parents.

VI.2.b The government's stance on population control- The government does not engage in population control.

VI.2.c Policy on the legality of abortions- Abortion is allowed during the entire course of the pregnancy.

VI.2.d Policy of the government concerning the funding of abortions- The government provides funding for abortions.

VI.2.e Legality of in-vitro fertilization- IVF is legal and regulated in terms of the applicant's condition and procedural circumstances.

VI.2.f Government policy on surrogacy- Surrogacy is legal, and surrogacy agreements are enforceable. Only altruistic surrogacy is legal.

VI.2.g The government's policy concerning adoption- Regulation is used to screen out only those with a previous history of child abuse.

VI.2.h The government's policy concerning who can proceed with adoption- Everyone may adopt children.

VI.2.i The government's policy on inheritance- There is a strictly regulated inheritance law, private regulation is not allowed.

VI.2.j Policy on paternity/maternity benefits- Paternity/maternity benefits are distributed to new parents who meet certain income and/or employment status requirements.

Section 3- Sexuality Regulations
VI.3.a The government's policy regarding bestiality (performing sexual acts with animals)- Bestiality is illegal.

VI.3.b The distribution, purchasing and possession of material depicting pornographic acts- Pornography depicting consenting adults is legal for adults.

VI.3.c Government position in respect to crossdressing policy- Crossdressing is allowed.

VI.3.d Government policy concerning the ability to change the legal definition of one's gender- The government allows the individual to decide on gender identity.

VI.3.e Government policy concerning sex reassignment surgery- Sex reassignment surgery is legal but regulated.

VI.3.f Policy on incest- Incestuous acts are illegal.

VI.3.g The legality of interracial sex- The government has no policy concerning interracial sex.

VI.3.h The government's policy on public nudity- There are no laws with regards to public nudity, it is allowed.

VI.3.i Displays of public affection and obscenity laws- Sexual intercourse is illegal in public.

VI.3.j Government policy on sexual relations- Sexual relations of all types are legal for consenting adults.

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