Dumpsterdam
02-08-2005, 21:42
As of midnight tonight, the following law is enforced in all of the Empire; its holdings, occupied territories and city-states.
FORTIFICATION ACT[Imp.Odr:56]
Allowing the Empire to, in times of peace to fortify its shores against foreign threats, therefore being able to offer its businesses a more secure future by charging an extra import and export tax on all goods that could otherwise be used to strengthen the Empire.
Also, in times of war to allow the quick requisition of materials that are needed to strengthen the war effort. This also includes forcing companies to solely carry out government placed orders.
As a third this act also allows the drafting of all persona, not of Dumpsterdanian nationality that are staying in the Empire and have not vacated on the 24-notice given prior to the act being put into effect.
Bulk goods, container items and raw materials.
Peace time: A tax rate of 0,01 % shall be imposed on all items and goods that could be used to strengthen the Empire. This tax shall be imposed on all imports and exports.
This includes, but is not limited to; Oil, foodstuffs, livestock, steel, iron ore, coal, uranium, tin, copper, weapons, vehicles, ships, aircraft, ammunition and electronic equipment.
War time: Allowing the Empire to seize above mentioned goods to be seized without direct compensation. After the direct threat is over, the Empire will repay these goods in fullest or return the goods if they are unused and in good state.
Estimated extra revenue that will be used to strengthen local coastal defence, static defences, and militia: 2.377.024.334,-
Companies and Organisations.
Peace time: No changes.
War time: Forcing companies, that produce materials vital to the war effort to be placed under government control. Payment for products and such will be postponed till after the threat has been averted.
Other companies, that produce materials or products that are not immediately vital to the war effort are forced to take government orders above others. Payments will be postponed till after the threat has been averted.
Persona.
Peace time: All visitors to the Isles, colonies, occupied territories and city states shall be registered with their own foreign ministry and embassy, the DDS and the Empire’s Internal Affairs Ministry. It is now also illegal to stay in the Empire without a legal visa, with penalties at a minimum of six year in prison or forced military service with a penal legion.
War time: All persons that are still in the Empire after the 24-hour period has expired will be conscripted into a local militia and are expected to serve the good of the Empire and show conduct proper becoming of a member of his Majesty’s Armed Forces.
Standard pay for a foreign mercenary will be paid at a current of a $1000,- monthly sum, to be paid after the current threat has passed.
FORTIFICATION ACT[Imp.Odr:56]
Allowing the Empire to, in times of peace to fortify its shores against foreign threats, therefore being able to offer its businesses a more secure future by charging an extra import and export tax on all goods that could otherwise be used to strengthen the Empire.
Also, in times of war to allow the quick requisition of materials that are needed to strengthen the war effort. This also includes forcing companies to solely carry out government placed orders.
As a third this act also allows the drafting of all persona, not of Dumpsterdanian nationality that are staying in the Empire and have not vacated on the 24-notice given prior to the act being put into effect.
Bulk goods, container items and raw materials.
Peace time: A tax rate of 0,01 % shall be imposed on all items and goods that could be used to strengthen the Empire. This tax shall be imposed on all imports and exports.
This includes, but is not limited to; Oil, foodstuffs, livestock, steel, iron ore, coal, uranium, tin, copper, weapons, vehicles, ships, aircraft, ammunition and electronic equipment.
War time: Allowing the Empire to seize above mentioned goods to be seized without direct compensation. After the direct threat is over, the Empire will repay these goods in fullest or return the goods if they are unused and in good state.
Estimated extra revenue that will be used to strengthen local coastal defence, static defences, and militia: 2.377.024.334,-
Companies and Organisations.
Peace time: No changes.
War time: Forcing companies, that produce materials vital to the war effort to be placed under government control. Payment for products and such will be postponed till after the threat has been averted.
Other companies, that produce materials or products that are not immediately vital to the war effort are forced to take government orders above others. Payments will be postponed till after the threat has been averted.
Persona.
Peace time: All visitors to the Isles, colonies, occupied territories and city states shall be registered with their own foreign ministry and embassy, the DDS and the Empire’s Internal Affairs Ministry. It is now also illegal to stay in the Empire without a legal visa, with penalties at a minimum of six year in prison or forced military service with a penal legion.
War time: All persons that are still in the Empire after the 24-hour period has expired will be conscripted into a local militia and are expected to serve the good of the Empire and show conduct proper becoming of a member of his Majesty’s Armed Forces.
Standard pay for a foreign mercenary will be paid at a current of a $1000,- monthly sum, to be paid after the current threat has passed.