Þata Raikh af hize Dalin

Statement:


Whereas the stability of the economy is dependent on the financial health of its subjects, and whereas workers and guild members often struggle to secure loans or obtain fair interest rates due to the predatory practices of traditional banks, it is the duty of the government to support the formation of financial institutions that serve the interests of the people.

Whereas credit unions have been shown to provide affordable loans and financial services to their members while prioritising their financial well-being over profit, and whereas the formation of credit unions has been found to contribute to the growth and stability of local communities, it is hereby mandated that all guilds and labour unions form credit unions for their members.

This act aims to promote financial stability and security for workers and guild members by encouraging the formation of credit unions that prioritise the interests of their members. It is believed that by creating these community-based financial institutions, the people will have greater access to fair loans and financial services that will allow them to thrive and contribute to the growth of their communities.


Content of Act:


By virtue of the authority vested in us by the Ottoling Code and the statutes of þis Raikh af hize Dalin, we hereby order as follows:

1. All guilds and labour unions operating within the Raikh, as defined by the Act, are required to establish credit unions for their members within a certain time-frame. The exact time-frame shall be determined by the Act and shall be reasonable and practicable for the affected organisations. The credit unions shall be established in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations, and shall be subject to supervision and oversight by the relevant regulatory authorities. The purpose of the credit unions shall be to provide financial services and products to their members, including savings accounts, loans, and other related services. The credit unions shall operate on a not-for-profit basis, and shall be governed by a board of directors elected by the members. The board of directors shall be responsible for the overall management and operation of the credit union, and shall ensure that it operates in the best interests of its members.

2. The credit unions established under this Act must be operated democratically, ensuring that all members have equal voting rights and a say in how the credit union is run. This includes the election of board members and officers, and the creation of by-laws and policies. The credit unions should also hold regular member meetings where decisions are made and issues are discussed.

3. The credit unions must operate on a non-profit basis, with any surplus income being used to improve services or returned to members in the form of dividends. All decisions regarding the operation of the credit union must be made with the goal of benefiting its members, and not for the enrichment of any individual or group. The credit unions may offer savings accounts to non-members for a fee, but all services and products must be primarily focused on meeting the needs of the members.

4. The credit unions must offer loans and other financial services to their members, including but not limited to personal loans, mortgage loans, and vehicular loans, with interest rates and other fees set at reasonable levels. The credit unions must also provide financial counseling and education to their members to help them make informed decisions about borrowing and saving money. Any profits made by the credit union must be distributed back to its members in the form of dividends or used to fund new services or lower interest rates.

5. The Hebiðdräkhskapiz af Taljing may provide initial funding to help establish the credit unions and ensure their viability. This funding may be in the form of loans or grants, but must be used solely for the purpose of establishing and maintaining the credit unions. The funding may be allocated based on certain criteria, such as the number of members in the guild or union or the financial need of the credit union. However, the Hebiðdräkhskapiz af Taljing must ensure that the funding is distributed fairly and does not favour any particular guild or union over others.

6. The credit unions must be regulated by the Hebiðdräkhskapiz af Taljing to ensure their stability and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This ministry will be responsible for overseeing the credit unions' operations, monitoring their financial health, and ensuring that they are complying with all relevant laws and regulations. The ministry will have the power to investigate any suspected wrong-doing and take appropriate action to protect the members of the credit union. Additionally, the ministry may have the power to provide guidance and assistance to the credit unions to help them operate more effectively and efficiently.

7. Members of the credit unions must be protected by deposit insurance, which would guarantee their deposits up to a certain amount in the event of a credit union failure. This deposit insurance must be provided by a government agency and funded through fees assessed on the credit unions. The exact amount of deposit insurance coverage and the fees charged to credit unions will be determined by the agency responsible for regulating the credit unions and all applicable laws. This protection will help ensure that members' deposits are safe and secure, even in the unlikely event that the credit union should fail.

8. Guilds and labour unions may be required to contribute a portion of their revenue or profits to the credit unions, to ensure their long-term viability and success. This contribution may be in the form of a percentage of their overall revenue or profits, or through regular payments to the credit unions. The exact amount and method of contribution will be determined by the Hebiðdräkhskapiz af Taljing and government laws responsible for regulating matters financial. These contributions will be used to fund the credit unions' operations, loans, and other financial services for the benefit of their members.

9. The Hebiðdräkhskapiz af Taljing may provide incentives for guilds and labour unions to establish credit unions, such as tax breaks or other financial benefits. This is to encourage the establishment and growth of credit unions and promote financial stability for workers and their families. Such incentives may include tax deductions for contributions to the credit union or reduced fees for regulatory compliance.

↊. Penalties may be imposed on guilds and labour unions that fail to comply with the Act, such as fines or loss of their legal status. The penalties are to be designed to ensure that the credit unions are established in a timely and effective manner, and to deter any organisations from neglecting their responsibilities to their members.

↋. Within six months of the passing of this Act, all guilds and labour unions must establish credit unions for their members as outlined in this legislation. Failure to comply may result in penalties as outlined in section ↊.

10. As used in this Act, a guild is an association of skilled craftsmen or merchants formed for the purpose of protecting and furthering the interests of its members, particularly with regard to maintaining quality standards and fair competition within their industry.

11. As used in this Act, a labour union is an organisation of workers formed for the purpose of representing and protecting the interests of its members with regard to employment conditions, wages, and benefits, as well as negotiating with employers for collective bargaining agreements.

12. As used in this Act, the term 'Raikh' shall be construed to include the Territories and possessions of þis Raikh af hize Dalin.

Statement:


We, the subjects of the Raikh, in order to ensure the perpetual peace and tranquility of our lands, establish this instrument of government to assign each person to a specific caste according to their abilities and merits.

We recognise that some degree of hierarchy and order is necessary to prevent the chaos and conflict that may arise from inequality and competition.

We also acknowledge that our caste system shall be guided by the best laws that govern our lands and that were to us given by the Hauhkuno Uddomar.

We pledge to accept our assigned caste and to perform our duties faithfully and diligently.

We do this for the glory of the Raikh and the welfare of our posterity.


Content of Act:


By virtue of the authority vested in us by the Ottoling Code and the statutes of þis Raikh af hize Dalin, we hereby order as follows:

1. There is now established eight (8) castes by which the people are to be divided and through which rights are to be regulated and enforced.

2. The eight castes are to be known as the Faðskast, Hairaskast, Kregjakast, Baugsjakast, Burzkast, Skalkskast, Inibnsneiþingkast, and Neiþingkast and are to be ordered like so by degree prominance from greatest to least.

3. The Faðskast is to be constituted from and restricted to the Goðijþiud, Alemannijþiud, and Vandalijþiud, and is to be allowed to provide for the roles of non-commissioned and commissioned officers, priests, and other high government officials as so determined by the Swersgesat.

   3.1 Stipends are to be granted to the families of this caste by the state so long as they are deemed to fulfil their role.

   3.2 Marriage between members of this caste and other castes is to be strictly forbidden.

   3.3 Dereliction of duty, corruption, treason, or failure to produce enough sons may serve as grounds for families to be stripped of their positions and cast down to the Kregjakast or lower, should they fail to meet the requirements of that caste.

   3.4 Only those families of the Kregjakast may join the Faðskast and only should they manage to score highly in the imperial examinations in a time when the Faðskast is depleted.

4. The Hairaskast is to be constituted from all those currently within the ranks of the Fasthaidusvoltaum þis Raikhs (F.V.R.), and is to be allowed to provide for the roles that the F.V.R. is given and required to fulfil.

   4.1 Stipends are to be granted to the families of this caste by the state so long as they are deemed to fulfil their role.

   4.2 Marriage between members of this caste and other castes is to be strictly forbidden.

   4.3 If for any reason a member, family, or clan within this caste acts in a way which would require that they be removed or attempt to leave this caste, it is to be the responsibility of all other members of this caste to act in such a way to see said offender dead and struck from all recollection.

   4.4 Only those deemed suitable by the F.V.R. may join the Hairaskast.

5. The Kregjakast is to be constituted from and restricted to the Goðijþiud, Alemannijþiud, Vandalijþiud, Danijþiud, and Helleneþiud, and is to be allowed to provide for the roles of non-commissioned officers, soldiers, sailors, bureaucrats, government officials, and business owners as so determined by the Swersgesat.

   5.1 An exemption from income tax is to be given so long as a family provides men of sufficient quality and character to roles military or governmental, but will be removed should they fail to do so.

   5.2 Marriage between members of this caste and other castes is to be strictly forbidden.

   5.3 Promotion to a higher caste is to be allowed should a member fulfil all requirements necessary, but should the family fail to have men in service they will be given twenty years to rectify the matter or else face expulsion to a lower caste.

   5.4 Only those that are sponsored by an existing family within the caste and whose physical examination and imperial examination scores are of a superior nature may be allowed to join the Kregjakast, but must first be tied through marriage and blood to a family within the caste.

6. The Baugsjakast is to be constituted from and restricted to the Goðijþiud, Alemannijþiud, Vandalijþiud, Hebrewþiud, Helleneþiud, Tanysarþiud, Danijþiud, Duomishþiud, and Lengþiud, and is to be allowed to provide for the roles of merchants, shop-keepers, taveners, civil servants, professionals, business owners, military auxiliaries, and military civilians as so determined by the Swersgesat.

   6.1 They are to be allowed to own slaves and serfs, as well as to travel and trade.

   6.2 Marriage between members of this caste and other castes is to be done freely but in accordance with all other applicable regulations.

   6.3 Promotion to a higher caste is to be allowed, but they may also be demoted should they be found to have a history of dishonest dealing and be repudiated by others within their caste or those above them with reason.

   6.4 Promotion to this caste may be achieved through marriage or through recognised service to a city by its Baugsjakast.

7. The Burzkast is to be constituted from and open to all Þiudin, and is to be allowed to provide for the roles of tradesmen, peasants, and servants as so determined by the Swersgesat.

   7.1 They are to be prohibited from joining the military and the government and owning businesses.

   7.2 Marriage between members of this caste and other castes is to be done freely but in accordance with all other applicable regulations.

   7.3 Promotion to a higher caste is acceptable and they may willingly descend to a lower caste should they so desire it and find someone willing to accept them being tied to the land.

   7.4 Promotion to this caste may be achieved through being released from the land or marriage into it.

8. The Skalkskast is to be constituted from and open to all Þiudin, and is to be allowed to provide for the roles of merchants, shop-keepers, taveners, professionals, business owners, tradesmen, peasants, and servants as so determined by the Swersgesat and with the permission of their masters.

   8.1 They are to be exempt from income taxes and may not be forced off of the land they are tied to.

   8.2 Marriage between members of this caste and other castes is to be done freely but in accordance with all other applicable regulations and with the permission or express order of their masters.

   8.3 Promotion to a higher caste is to be automatically granted upon release from the land or marriage into a higher caste.

   8.4 Automatic promotion to this caste is to be given to freedmen, the children of non-hereditary slaves, and those that are willingly tied to the land.

9. The Inibnsneiþingkast is to be constituted from and open to all Þiudin, and is to be allowed to provide for the roles of thieves, murderers, beggars, whores, pimps, and actors as so determined by the Swersgesat.

   9.1 They may not be killed, enslaved, beaten, or harmed without legal justification and are to be afforded limited property rights; they are to be exempt from decency laws regarding such things as clothing, make-up, jewellery, and markings. Unless one of good character wishes to bar it, they are to be allowed freedom to leave the Raikh.

   9.2 They are to be barred from making purchases of goods containing sugar, wheat, meat, chocolate, tea, silk, gems, glass, ambergris, or precious metals; they may not wear head coverings, hats, and styles worn by people in good standing; they are required to wear symbols or words on their outermost garments to show their lowness and must openly state their natures when first engaging in conversation with one of better standing.

   9.3 Marriage between members of this caste and other castes is to be strictly forbidden.

   9.4 Promotion from this caste is to be only through extraordinary service, after which the family must become slaves to another. Those born free or released from slavery are automatically to be made part of the Skalkskast.

   9.5 Thieves, murderers, beggars, whores, pimps, and actors are to automatically be put within this caste along with their offspring and family members who fail to repudiate them when pressed to.

↊. The Neiþingkast is to be constituted from and open to all Þiudin.

   ↊.1 They are to fall outside of all legal protections and may not wear head coverings, hats, and styles worn by people in good standing.

   ↊.2 They are to be barred from making purchases of goods containing sugar, wheat, meat, chocolate, tea, silk, gems, glass, ambergris, or precious metals; they may not wear head coverings, hats, and styles worn by people in good standing; they are required to wear symbols or words on their outermost garments to show their lowness and must openly state their natures when first engaging in conversation with one of better standing.

   ↊.3 Marriage between members of this caste and other castes is to be strictly forbidden.

   ↊.4 Promotion from this caste is to be barred under all circumstances and they are to be put to death should they attempt to leave their caste or pass themselves as anything but their caste.

   ↊.5 Individuals or families may be declared to have Neiþ for extremely heinous crimes or failures of morality, with those that wilfully hide their tribal affiliations or refuse them being made Neiþingkast in accordance with their Neiþ.

↋. As used in this Act, the term 'Raikh' shall be construed to include the Territories and possessions of þis Raikh af hize Dalin, including Hweituzdas.

Statement:


Whereas the safeguarding of imperial technological advancements is essential to protect both our national security and technological leadership, and whereas sensitive technologies related to vacuum tubes and advanced electrical components have shown dual-use potential that can compromise our interests, it is the responsibility of the government to regulate the export of such advanced technologies.

Whereas the protection of intellectual property and maintaining a competitive edge in the global technological landscape are vital, and whereas the unrestricted export of these technologies risks intellectual property theft and unauthorised replication, it is deemed necessary to control their international dissemination.

Whereas the economic implications of this embargo must be balanced with its security and military goals, and whereas this embargo aims to encourage responsible international technology trade practices and cooperation with like-minded allies, it is believed that these measures will strengthen our technological leadership without compromising our economic well-being.

This legislative decree seeks to ensure our all of these things by implementing a comprehensive embargo.


Content of Act:


By virtue of the authority vested in us by the Ottoling Code and the statutes of þis Raikh af hize Dalin, we hereby order as follows:

1. All electronic components deemed to be of superior or novel design, manufacture, or usage are hereby prohibited from export on pain of death, including the children and households of those involved.

2. The decree allows for the creation of a new sub-division of the Fasthaidusvoltaum þis Raikhs which shall be responsible for the regulation, management, and operation of the embargo. This sub-division shall be granted full legal authority to oversee and enforce all regulations related to these services, including the power to issue export licences, set rates and fees for inspections, and define and impose penalties for non-compliance. This sub-division is to be granted the authority to view all relevant patents within the Raikh.

3. At the request of a party wishing to export an electronic, a review of its placement on the list of prohibited items may be conducted once every five years from the last review or its original classification without any cost to the requester. Should the review be requested prior to sufficient time having elapsed, a fee may be levied to pay for the review.

4. All electronic components within the Raikh must have a valid and comprehensive patent filed before production may begin, including at least on working model of the component in question.

5. All electronic components are to be assigned an alpha-numeric identifier and which must be found visible upon the surface of said component

6. All electronic components are to be assigned a publicly listed classification, which shall be represented by a number.

7. All goods and packages containing electronic components must be marked with a green or yellow triangle for each separate classification of electronic component contained within and showing the classification number within the centre, with each side of the triangle showing the total number of electronic components of that classification contained within.

8. Defacement or purposeful obscuring of mandated markings related to this decree is hereby made a crime.

9. As used in this Act, the term 'Raikh' shall be construed to include the Territories and possessions of þis Raikh af hize Dalin.