San Marino · Legislation
Legislation and primary sources
Where to find the authoritative text of the law in San Marino, and how to confirm it is still in force.
Sources of law, ranked
- Declaration of Citizens’ Rights
- The 1974 charter of fundamental principles.
- Leges Statutae
- The historic statutes of 1600.
- Laws of the Grand and General Council
- Modern primary legislation.
- Common law (ius commune)
- Roman-based common law applied as gap-filler.
The legislative process
Laws are adopted by the Grand and General Council and promulgated in the name of the Captains Regent.
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