Central African Republic · Legislation
Legislation and primary sources
Where to find the authoritative text of the law in Central African Republic, and how to confirm it is still in force.
Sources of law, ranked
- Constitution of 2023
- Adopted by referendum to replace the 2016 text.
- OHADA Uniform Acts
- Directly applicable commercial law.
- CEMAC community law
- Regional economic and monetary rules.
- Laws and ordinances
- Legislative and delegated instruments.
- Customary law
- Widely applied in practice outside Bangui.
The legislative process
Bills are considered and passed by the legislature and promulgated by the President; the Constitutional Court may be seised before promulgation.
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