Liberia · Legislation
Legislation and primary sources
Where to find the authoritative text of the law in Liberia, and how to confirm it is still in force.
Sources of law, ranked
- Constitution
- Supreme law; article 2 voids inconsistent acts.
- Statutes
- Acts of the Legislature, codified in the Liberian Code of Laws Revised.
- Common law
- American and English common law as received and adapted.
- Customary law
- Applied in customary courts where not contrary to statute or public policy.
- Regulations
- Executive and agency rulemaking.
The legislative process
Bills pass both houses in identical form and go to the President, who signs or vetoes; a two-thirds vote of both houses overrides a veto.
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