Laws of Saint Lyon

## The Union Code

### The First Code

*The Union is held together by the bonds of brotherhood, and through a common culture. No foreign law, custom, or belief may pollute the purity of mind, body, and soul of the people of Irenatta and of the Union.*

This law declares a prohibition on the use of foreign laws, religions, beliefs, and cultures in the Union.

### The Second Code

*No man, woman, or child of the Union or of Irenatta may be discriminated against nor be subject to harassment, defamation, or impersonation.*

This law bans discrimination against citizens of the Union.

### The Third Code

*The mental and physical health must be respected. Every sixth and seventh day shall be set aside as a day of rest and relaxation.*

This law set aside a two days a week in which a person may be off from work. This law creates the weekend. Modern interpretation does not restrict those two days of rest to the weekend.

### The Fourth Code

*Respect Family Above all else. Wish no ill will against them.*

This law establishes the importance of family, and requires that people be close to their families. This law has been interpreted as a ban on child abuse, harm of family members, and purposefully harming a person's family. This law has also been interpreted to allow family members to defend other family members with force.

### The Fifth Code

*The ending of ones life or the life of another any time between the time of conception to the time of natural death, shall be prohibited. Only God may have the power to determine the duration of any person's life. Only in legitimate self defense or defense of others may a person end the life of another.*

This law establishes a ban on abortion, infanticide, euthanasia, suicide, murder, and the death penalty. This law has been interpreted as a ban on hunting for food or sport, as well as mandate the government to protect the life and well being of animals and humans alike.

### The Sixth Code

*No person may commit intimate or sexual acts with any other person, regardless of one's willingness, unless both persons, one man and one woman, are married.*

This law bans sex outside of marriage and defines marriage as being between one man and one woman.

### The Seventh Code

*Gaining the possession of another person's property without his or her permission, shall not be permitted.*

This law bans stealing peoples property and owned items. This law has been interpreted as also banning the government from taking a person's land.

### The Eighth Code

*No person shall tell a lie with the intent to harm or defame any person. Lying to protect shall be permitted, unless that protection may cause harm to others.*

This law bans defamation, gossip, and harmful lies. This law also allows a person to lie to protect others or to remain silent, as long as doing so does not cause harm.

### The Ninth Code

*No person may seek to physically or mentally harm another person, except in self defense or defense of others.*

This law bans assault, and causing bodily or psychological injury to another person, except in self defense of in defense of others. This law has been interpreted to ban bullying and harassment.

### The Tenth Code

*All of creation exists, therefore, it shall be the job of mankind to care for and protect all of nature.*

This law establishes a strict environmentalist policy. This law has been interpreted as banning the unsustainable and excessive use of natural resources and the destruction of natural habitats of animal life.

## Citizenship Laws

### Military Service Act of 1850

*All Persons, upon completion of five years mandatory military service, shall become a citizen in the eyes of the law. Civil Service for no less than ten years shall be a suitable alternative to military service.*

This law outlines the definition of a citizen.

### Identity Act of 1855

*All Persons born in the Union shall be given four names, a first name as an identifier, a last name as family identifier, and two middle names indicating the city and district where he or she was born. All foreign persons living in the Union shall also be granted a name with the middle name matching the city of registry followed by 'Das Lyon'.*

This law outlines the process of becoming a legal resident of the Union of Saint Lyon.

### Foreign Soldier Act of 1865

*All foreign persons may, upon being accepted into the Saint Lyon military, be granted citizenship upon the completion of ten years military service. No foreigner with significant criminal record or major crime to his or her name, may partake in this program.*

This law outlines the process of becoming a citizen of the Union of Saint Lyon through military service.

### Border Security Act of 1875

*All Persons who wish to enter the Union of Saint Lyon must stop at a designated border checkpoint, present all documentation, including a Union of Saint Passport for Saint Lyon natives, a foreign passport or writ of passage for foreigners, Saint Lyon-provided permission to enter the country for foreigners, and a physical evaluation document from foreigners.*

This law outlines the first border security procedures.

### Visa Act of 1900

*All Persons who wish to enter the Union of Saint Lyon must present a valid Visa to border security personnel. A Residency Visa shall be provided to those wishing to live in the Union of Saint Lyon on a temporary basis, for which an applicant must pass a criminal background test, pass a medical examination, show a proficiency in speaking and writing in the national language, and must pay the 750 Lyonel fee. A Work Visa shall be provided to those wishing to work in the Union of Saint Lyon on a temporary or permanent basis, for which an applicant must pass a criminal background test, pass a medical examination, show a proficiency in speaking and writing in the national language, and must pay the 500 Lyonel fee. A Holiday Visa shall be provided to those wishing to visit the Union of Saint Lyon on a temporary basis, such as for a vacation, for which an applicant must pass a criminal background test, pass a medical examination, show a proficiency in speaking and writing in the national language, and must pay the 250 Lyonel fee. A Refugee Visa shall be provided to those wishing to take refuge in the Union of Saint Lyon on a temporary or permanent basis, for which an applicant must pass a criminal background test, pass a medical examination, show a proficiency in speaking and writing in the national language, and must pay the 100 Lyonel fee. All visas must be renewed on a annual basis, excluding the refugee visa, which must be renewed every five years, and the holiday visa, which must be renewed every thirty days.*

This law outlines the procedures for obtaining visas.

## Environmental Laws

### Air and Water Protection Act of 1920

*The dumping of industrial, chemical, biological, and radioactive waste into or near any body of water, or into any dumping ground unapproved by the Saint Lyon government, shall be illegal. The burning of solid waste, wood, coal, oil, or chemical, unfiltered, as to vent into the atmosphere, shall be banned. The use of petroleum in non-government vehicles shall be banned. All coal, oil, wood, and natural gas power plants and generators shall be banned.*

This law places protections on the environment and is the first of its kind in the nation.

### Habitat Protection Act of 1930

*The destruction of animal habitats and environments shall be illegal. All construction and development must be done with minimal impact on the native species in the area. The excessive modification of the landscape and ecosystem shall be banned, as well as activities such as commercial logging using motorized boats in waterways not designated as canals, lighting fires outside of designated areas, and hunting animals for food, agricultural, or commercial purposes.*

This law places vast and extensive protections on animal habitats and environments.

### Environmental Cleanup and Protection Act of 1935

*The polluting of an environment through purposeful means, neglect, or through accident, to such an extent that an area needs to be cleaned up or monitored to ensure the pollution does not affect human and animal populations, or to such an extent that actions need to be made to remove existing or occurring health risks caused by man-made environmental disasters, shall result in the polluter to cover the full cost of the cleanup or containment efforts, as well as a large fine.*

This law places vast and extensive cleanup protocols.

### Sea Protection Act of 1935

*The act of fishing on a commercial or industrial scale shall be banned. The use of the territorial or exclusive waters of the Union of Saint Lyon shall be banned outside of authorized shipping, travel, or commerce routes shall be illegal. All areas outside of such designated passageways shall be Protected Habitat Zones. The penalty for violating this ban shall be no less than a million Lyonel fine or half the value of the cargo on the infringing vessel, whichever is higher.*

This law places vast and extensive protections on sea-life.

### Environmental Penalties Act of 1935

*Except where otherwise specified, all violations of environmental laws shall result in a minimum of a million Lyonel in fines for companies and 100,000 Lyonel fines for individuals, and a minimum of six months in prison. If a fine can not be paid, the company may be taken into the ownership of the government, the government may force the infringing company to sell itself or some or all of its assets to pay the debt. Involved individuals who can not pay the fines shall face a minimum of five years in prison, but no more than thirty years in prison.*

This law sets penalties for environmental law violations.

### Chemicals Evaluation and Use Act of 1950

*All chemicals, before being used in a commercial, industrial, agricultural, or residential setting, must be evaluated for their toxicity, acidity, volatility, radioactivity, and danger to the environment if exposed. Any chemical rated as potentially dangerous, dangerous, deadly, or dangerous to health at reasonably expected quantities to wildlife, humans, or the environment, shall be prohibited from all use outside of laboratories and research studies.*

This law sets standards for chemical and hazard evaluation.

## Education Laws

### Education Act of 1850

*All children, between the ages of five and eighteen, shall be required to attend a place of formal schooling, accredited by the government.*

This law creates the school system.

### Education Standards Act of 1863

*All places of learning must follow a curriculum approved by the government. Such places of learning much offer classes in mathematics, history, religious studies, science, and the Lyan Language.*

This law creates a standardized school curriculum.

### Education Fee Act of 1870

*No place of learning may charge excessive fees for education. All fees for education that are within reason shall be covered in full by the government as long as the person is a citizen.*

This law regulates fees imposed on students by schools.

### Education Disciplinary Act of 1880

*All places of learning may determine their own disciplinary procedures within reason, however, such decisions may be appealed by the courts or by the government's Disciplinary Review Committee. Torture, physical abuse, mental abuse, physical punishment, and public shaming shall not be considered acceptable punishments. Conducting such punishments may result in firing, being ineligible to teach or work at places of learning, jail-time of no less than one year, but no greater than thirty years, and/or a fine of at least 100,000 Lyonel.*

This law regulates disciplinary actions imposed on students by schools.

### Education and Careers Act of 1895

*No business may employ a person who has not completed standard and specialized schooling, and may not hire anyone who lacks the education and certification required for any specific position.*

This law regulates employment practices based on education.

## Property Laws

### Copyright Act of 1915

*All written, spoken, performed, and expressed works, as well as all works of art and expression, shall be owned by the original author, artist, orator, or performer who first created the work. Outside of the right to use the work being sold or given by the owner, no person may distribute unauthorized copies or works without proper citation and notation. The use of copyrighted works for profit without permission shall be illegal and punishable with a fine of no less than the full market value of the copyrighted work or a year of jail time if the fine could not be paid. A work does not need to be published or noted as copyrighted to be protected under this law.*

This law creates protection of copyrights.

### Property Act of 1916

*No person or business may be deprived of his or her property without due process. Animals shall be considered the property of those who paid for it or the land it was birthed on, as long as the animal is domesticated. All progeny of an owned animal shall be considered property of the owner of the mother, unless otherwise agreed on. Those who respect no God and those who follow the teachings of Mohammad shall be considered animals eligible for ownership by any person or business.*

This law regulates property ownership and legalizes slavery of Atheists and Muslims.

### Patent Act of 1917

*All processes, machines, man-made materials, products, inventions, and designs shall be owned by the inventor. For a period of ten years after the patent is established, it shall have the right of monopoly for ten years, as long as the patent is unique at the time it was accepted. Patents last for as long as the owner desires, but may not last longer than the lifetime of the owner. A patent can be sold, as well as the right to produce items protected under patents. The unauthorized production and sale of patented items without permission shall be illegal and punishable with a fine of no less than the full market value of the patented work or a year of jail time if the fine could not be paid.*

This law creates protection of patents.

### Trademark Act of 1918

*All phrases, names, symbols, and identifying marks shall be owned by the creator of that work. A trademark must be unique. A trademark may be sold by the owner. Unauthorized use of a trademark shall be illegal. The unauthorized use of a trademark without permission shall be illegal and punishable with a fine of no less than the full market value of the trademark or a year of jail time if the fine could not be paid.*

This law creates protection of trademarks.

### Fair Use Act of 1920

*Use of a copyrighted, patented, or trademarked worked may be used without prior authorization if it is used for educational purposes, news reporting, criticism, parody, research, scholarship, commentary, or for use in a directory or search. When use 'fair use' is utilized, the work and its author must be clearly cited. It shall not be considered fair use if the context, wording, or use is misused, misconstrued, or misrepresented in regards to any reasonable or justifiable interpretation of the work.*

This law creates a fair use exemption to all copyright, trademark, and patent laws.

## Domestic Laws

### Drug Prohibition Act of 1930

*The use of alcohol, tobacco, recreational drugs, and drugs for non-medical purposes shall be illegal. The sale of toxic or poisonous chemicals and substances for consumption, oral, nasal, or rectal use shall be illegal. Violations of this law shall result in a minimum of one year in prison for 'illegal substance abuse'.*

This law prohibits the use of alcohol and non-medical drugs.

### Abuse Prevention Act of 1931

*The threat or use of physical, mental, emotional, or sexual harm on any person shall be prohibited, regardless of the method used. Violations of this law shall result in a minimum of one year in prison, a fine of no less than the value of any medical treatment or coverage needed to repair or deal with that infraction, and, if done in a place of learning or at work, shall result in expulsion or firing of the violator.*

This law prohibits all forms of abuse.

### Family Protection Act of 1933

*All persons shall have the right to defend his or her own family. Any person within three generations of a person may be considered a person's family. No family may kill or harm members of another over a dispute, outside of a government recognized Duel of Honor. No person may be penalized for protecting ones family in self defense or for any actions between duelists. No person may be taken from his or her family. Violations of this law shall result in a minimum of five years of prison time.*

This law provides protection for families.

### Adult Recognition Act of 1934

*All persons older than thirteen years of age shall be responsible for any and all criminal activity he or she commits, such as crimes resulting in jail time or fines. Those under the age of thirteen, shall be subject only to mental treatment and parental punishments for violations of the law. No person below the age of eighteen may marry, consent to sexual acts, consent to legal contract, gamble, or manage finances. No person under the age of thirteen may conduct paid or unpaid work or labor. A person of at least thirteen years of age may petition to become emancipated, which would give a person the same rights as adults.*

This law provides definitions for legal ages.

### Marriage Act of 1936

*Marriage is between one man and one woman. No person under eighteen may marry, even if the person is emancipated. All marriages must be reported to the government and be performed by government-approved personnel. No person may be married against his or her will. Any woman who gives birth outside of marriage must marry the father of the child. There shall be no limit to the number of persons anyone can marry. Violations of this law shall result in a minimum of five years of prison time.*

This law provides guidelines for marriage.

### Adoption Act of 1937

*Any person may adopt any child under the age of eighteen. An adoption can take place if the person or persons seeking an adoption and the current parent or guardian agrees to the adoption. All persons seeking custody of a child he or she did not progenate, must go through criminal background checks, health and financial evaluations, and pay the 500 Lyonel adoption fee to the government. Any failure to complete any of these steps may result in a kidnapping charge and may result in a minimum of five years in prison.*

This law provides guidelines for adoption.

### False Accusations Act of 1940

*Any person who provides false testimony or evidence against a person in an attempt to defame his or her character or to cause a guilty verdict in a court of law, shall be subject to a minimum of fifteen years in prison. Any person falsely accusing another of a crime shall be subject to the punishment of the crime the accused is accused of.*

This law provides punishment and discouragement from falsely accusing others of crimes and from giving false evidence or testimony during a trial.

## Labor Laws

### Work Safety Act of 1880

*All persons involved in paid and unpaid labor must be subject to safe and healthy working conditions or provide equipment to minimize and reduce health and safety risks. Violations in this law shall result in a fine of no less than a million Lyonel per violation.*

This law provides work safety and health conditions.

### Fair Pay Act of 1900

*All persons involved in paid labor must be paid no less than four Lyonel per hour. Violations in this law shall result in a fine of no less than a million Lyonel per violation and mandatory payment of lost wages to the affected persons.*

This law provides a minimum wage for all paid workers. This law was amended by the Fair Pay Act of 1880.

### Fair Pay Act of 1920

*All persons involved in paid labor must be paid no less than six Lyonel per hour. Violations in this law shall result in a fine of no less than a million Lyonel per violation and mandatory payment of lost wages to the affected persons.*

This law provides a minimum wage for all paid workers. This law was amended by the Fair Pay Act of 1900.

### Fair Pay Act of 1940

*All persons involved in paid labor must be paid no less than eight Lyonel per hour. Violations in this law shall result in a fine of no less than a million Lyonel per violation and mandatory payment of lost wages to the affected persons.*

This law provides a minimum wage for all paid workers. This law was amended by the Fair Pay Act of 1920.

### Fair Pay Act of 1960

*All persons involved in paid labor must be paid no less than ten Lyonel per hour. Violations in this law shall result in a fine of no less than a million Lyonel per violation and mandatory payment of lost wages to the affected persons.*

This law provides a minimum wage for all paid workers. This law was amended by the Fair Pay Act of 1940.

### Work Dismissal Act of 1975

*No paid worker may be dismissed, fired, or blacklisted from employment at a company for any reason excluding poor performance, poor attendance, a conviction on a criminal offense, or inappropriate conduct at work. Violations in this law shall result in a fine of no less than a million Lyonel per violation, a complete reinstatement of the affected individual, and a payment to the affected person for lost wages.*

This law places restrictions on the firing of workers.

### Fair Pay Act of 1980

*All persons involved in paid labor must be paid no less than twelve Lyonel per hour. Violations in this law shall result in a fine of no less than a million Lyonel per violation and mandatory payment of lost wages to the affected persons.*

This law provides a minimum wage for all paid workers. This law was amended by the Fair Pay Act of 1960.

### Fair Pay Act of 2000

*All persons involved in paid labor must be paid no less than fifteen Lyonel per hour. Violations in this law shall result in a fine of no less than a million Lyonel per violation and mandatory payment of lost wages to the affected persons.*

This law provides a minimum wage for all paid workers. This law was amended by the Fair Pay Act of 1980.

### Fair Pay Act of 2010

*All persons involved in paid labor must be paid no less than twenty Lyonel per hour. Violations in this law shall result in a fine of no less than a million Lyonel per violation and mandatory payment of lost wages to the affected persons.*

This law provides a minimum wage for all paid workers. This law was amended by the Fair Pay Act of 2000.

## Transportation Laws

### Roads and Tracks Act of 1850

*All road lanes within the Union of Saint Lyon must be 3.5 meters in width. All Highways must be twenty meters in width, with 2 lanes heading each direction on the road and containing a divider between the two center lanes. All roads must be made of concrete. All train tracks must have a width of 1,600 milimeters. All tunnels must have a 5 meter clearance at minimum.*

This law provides a guideline for road and train track construction.

### Vehicle Speed Act of 1915

*Trains may not travel faster than 25 km/h within cities and may not exceed 130 km/h outside of cities. Motor vehicles may not travel faster 50 km/h within cities and may not exceed 100 km/h outside of cities. ships may not travel faster than 25 km/h within 5 km of the coastline, and may not exceed 60 km/h in any waters outside of the canals. All vehicles must travel on the right side of the road. Violations shall result in a 1,000 Lyon fine.*

This law provides a guideline for speed restrictions. This law was made with foresight ahead, as most vehicles of the time could not exceed the maximum stated in the law.

### Vehicle Registration and Licensing Act of 1920

*All planes, trains, ships, and motor vehicles must be registered with the government and must have periodic inspections of at least once per year for motor vehicles, ships, and trains, while aircraft must be inspected after every flight. No person may pilot, steer, captain, or drive any train, plane, ship, or motor vehicle without being licensed to do so. Licenses may be obtained after logging fifty hours of supervised experience, passing a written test, paying a 50 Lyon fee, and receiving government permission. Licenses must be renewed once per year. Any motor vehicle, train, plane, or ship left unregistered one month after purchase may be repossessed by the government. Any person caught driving or piloting without a license shall be fined 1,000 Lyonel, be subject to one year in prison, and shall lose his or her license. Licenses are also lot if five infractions occur within any given year.*

This law provides a guideline for vehicle registration and licensing.

## Healthcare Laws

### Fair pricing in Healthcare Act of 1930

*No medical procedure, medicine, drug, or remedy may cost more than ten percent over the cost of producing or providing it. Violations of this law shall result in the full refund of the cost of the procedure or medicine to the patient and a million Lyonel fine to the provider.*

This law places restrictions on the pricing of medical procedures and medicine.

### Hospital Care Act of 1940

*All persons shall be subject to fair, quick, safe, and humane treatment, while being treated for any medical condition or when checked for any medical condition. This law also covers the entire time of treatment, including the entire time residing within a treatment facility or treatment housing. Violations of this law shall result in the full refund of the cost of the procedure or medicine to the patient and a million Lyonel fine to the provider.*

This law establishes a standard for healthcare.

### Universal Healthcare Act of 1950

*All persons shall have the right to free healthcare, the costs of which shall be paid by the government.*

This law establishes universal healthcare.

## Business Laws

### Fair pricing Act of 1920

*No business may charge more than ten percent over the cost of producing the product or service. No person may be charged a price for any product or service based on the age, sex, or political ideology of the consumer. Violations of this law shall result in the full refund of the cost of the product or service to the consumer and a million Lyonel fine to the seller entity.*

This law places restrictions on the pricing of commercial products.

### Safe Commerce Act of 1925

*No business may sell a product that can poison, pollute, injure, or kill a person or animal, unles reasonable safety measures are made to prevent such injuries, poisoning, or death. The only exception is that which is actually designed to poison, injure or kill, and even then, it is only exempt in regards to what the product is meant to target. Violations of this law shall result in the full refund of the cost of the product or service to the consumer and a million Lyonel fine to the seller entity.*

This law places restrictions on the sale of dangerous commercial products.

### Product Representation Act of 1930

*No business may misrepresent any product or service. Violations of this law shall result in the full refund of the cost of the product or service to the consumer and a million Lyonel fine to the seller entity.*

This law places restrictions on the pricing of commercial products.

### Currency Business Act of 1935

*No business may accept any currency other than the Lyonel, when doing business in the Union of Saint Lyon.*

This law places restrictions on the currency used by businesses.

## Finance Laws

### Currency Act of 1850

*The official and only recognized and legal currency within the Union of Saint Lyon shall be the Lyonel. Each Lyonel shall be backed by 1/20th of a gram of gold.*

This law declares the official currency of the nation.

### Lending Act of 1875

*No person or business may borrow or lend money to another. Violations of this law shall result in the confiscation of the money involved. The Union may only borrow money in the form of war bonds.*

This law bans loans.

### Investment Act of 1875

*A company or business may sell parts of ownership called "shares", which may be bought by any person who pays for the price.*

This law officially legalizes investing.

### Lottery Act of 1945

*A weekly lottery shall occur once every week. Only those of at least eighteen years of age or those emancipated may purchase lottery ticket, which shall cost five Lyonel per set of numbers. The lottery shall work as a manual drawing of five white balls of numbers between one and fifty, one red ball of numbers between one and twenty-five, and one blue ball displaying 1x, 2x, or 3x. The blue ball indicates how much the value of a winning ticket is multiplied by; however, it does not apply to the jackpot and the winnings max out at the winning value. The blue ball does not apply unless the winning ticket has the correct number on the red ball. If a person has all white ball numbers correct, he or she shall win 100 Lyonel. If the red ball is correct, the person shall win 100 Lyonel. If any number of white balls are correct and the red ball is correct, the person shall win a value equal to the multiplier on the blue ball muliplied by the value of the number of correct white balls, 100 Lyonel per correct white ball number. The jackpot shall be determined by eighty percent of the income from the last drawing added to any un-won lottery from the last drawing. This Lottery shall be called the Lyan Lottery.*

This law officially creates a lottery.

### Digital Currency Act of 1975

*The currency, the Lyonel, shall be entirely digital, though shall continue to be backed by 1/40th of a gram of gold per Lyonel. All transactions shall be electronically. Cards with electromagnetic strips and online transactions shall be used as opposed to physical currency.*

This law transitions the Lyonel from a physical currency into a digital one.

## Criminality Laws

### Criminality Act of 1875

*To ensure a civil society, a law refining criminal acts and penalties is necessary. All criminal acts shall be punished according to this law unless otherwise stated by another law. A Level 1 Offence, or 'Misdemeanor', shall be defined as a crime resulting in the loss of money, property, property value, health quality, or the quality of life. A misdemeanor shall be punishable by a monetary fine of no less than 200% of the value of the damaged good, property, or financial state or prison time not less than one year and not exceeding five years; however, an additional offenses, after the first offense, shall in up to a 1,000% fine and prison time not less than five years and not exceeding fifteen years. A Level 2 Offense, or 'Felony', shall be defined as a crime resulting in the mass destruction of property, monetary assets, or property values, as well as any crime resulting in the bodily harm or accidental death of any person. A felony shall be punishable by a prison term of no less than fifteen years but no greater than life in prison and/or a monetary fine of no less than 100x the value of the damage. A Level 3 Offense, or 'Crime Against the State', shall be defined as any crime resulting in the purposeful death or permanent incapacitation of at least one person, as well as any act of terrorism, mass destruction, damage or destruction of government or government official property, and any prevention of natural birth. Crimes against the state shall result in a minimum prison sentence of no less than life in prison, but no greater than execution. The government may only conduct an execution if the guilty person is deemed to be a danger to himself and to others if otherwise sentenced to a Level 3 Offense, especially if escape is considered a possibility for the guilty person.*

This law creates a default code for punishing guilty persons.