State of San Andreas Statutory Codes [V. 16-JUN-2025]

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STATE OF SAN ANDREAS STATUTORY CODES

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All laws have been reviewed by the San Andreas State Government Board of Governors

Last updated: 16-JUN-2024

STATUTORY LAW INTRODUCTION

• The State of San Andreas Statutory Codes represents the entire codified law of San Andreas and is maintained by the Law Review Committee Statue Office. Each law is passed by the Law Review Committee by a group of elected and appointed officials before being signed into law by the Governors.
  
  The most relevant section day to day for nearly everyone is the State of San Andreas Penal Code, as it contains all the laws that may be applied in a criminal proceeding. All other codes relate to civil law such as regulations pertaining to the operation of business in San Andreas, or defining a function of the State Government. In absence of a codified law, any regulations approved by the state have an effect of law and are considered valid for all intents and purposes.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Click on a category to view the laws under that specific code
  Penal Code (PEN)

  State of San Andreas Penal Code
  Criminal Statute of Limitations Code (CSL)

  Title 1 - Criminal Statute of Limitations Act

  • Section 1 - Short Title
    Section 2 - Definitions
    Section 3 - Statute of Limitations
    Section 4 - Exceptions
    Section 5 - Retroactivity
  Business Code (BIZ)

  Title 1 - Business Licensing Bureau Authority

  • Section 1 - Grant of Authority to the Business Licensing Bureau
    Section 2 - Penalties for Non-Compliance
    Section 3 - Registered Business Expectations
  Precedence Code (PREC)

  Title 1 - Statute and Precedent Law

  • Section 1 - Short Title
    Section 2 - Definitions
    Section 3 - Addition of Precedents to Statue Law / Common Law
    Section 4 - Role of the Law Review Committee (LRC)
    Section 5 - Enforcement and Implementation
    Section 6 - Supreme Court and Inferior Courts
    Section 7 - Authority of the Speaker of the House
    Section 8 - Effective Date
  Civil Code (CIV)

  Title 1 - Civilians’ Personal Information Protection Act

  • Section 1: Protection Of Personal Information
    Section 2: Exceptions And Clarifications
    Section 3: Enforcement And Implementation

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Criminal Statute of Limitations Code (CSL)

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Title 1 - Criminal Statute of Limitations Act

Section 1 - Short Title

1. This act may be cited as "The Criminal Statute of Limitations Act"

Section 2 - Definitions

In this Act, unless otherwise stated

1. "Defendant" refers to the party against whom a legal action is brought.
2. "Statute of Limitations" refers to the time frame within which a legal action, such as an arrest or indictment, must commence.
3. "Misdemeanor Offense" means any charge labelled as "GM-XX" "NM-XX" "VM-XX" "DM-XX" "WM-XX" "AM-XX" or as otherwise defined within the State of San Andreas Penal Code.
4. "Felony Offense" means any charge labelled as "VF-XX" "DF-XX" "WF-XX" "GF-XX" "AF-XX" or as otherwise defined within the State of San Andreas Penal Code.
5. "Serious Felony Offense" means any charge labelled as "SF-XX" or as otherwise defined within the State of San Andreas Penal Code.

Section 3 - Statute of Limitations

The statute of limitations for criminal actions shall be as follows:

1. Misdemeanor Offenses: 6 months from the date of the offense.
2. Felony Offenses: 9 months from the date of the offense.
3. Serious Felony Offenses: No time limitation shall be in place for any charge classified as a serious felony.

Section 4 - Exceptions

The statute of limitations shall be suspended and/or extended under the following circumstances:

1. If there is an active case file open against the defendant, and an agency wishes to be granted an extension, then they must receive the signed approval from a sworn in Judge or member of the Board of Governors. A maximum of two extensions is allowed, each for a period of 3 months.
2. If a prospective defendant is facing a combination of Misdemeanor Offenses, Felony Offenses, and Serious Felony Offenses, then the category with the longest period of time defined within "Section 3 - Statute of Limitations" shall apply across all charges the defendant faces in regards to the statute of limitations.
3. For cases in which a crime is not immediately apparent, the statute of limitations shall not begin until the offense has been discovered or reasonably could have been discovered.
4. For cases in which a crime spans over a long period of time, the statute of limitations shall not begin until the conduct concludes or is abandoned.

Section 5 - Retroactivity

1. This act upon being signed into law shall retroactively apply to all offenses past, but shall not be construed to prevent any active legal action by technicality, and any ongoing case files shall automatically be granted 90 days extension without signed approval from a sworn in Judge, and shall not count against the maximum of two extensions authorized.

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Business Code (BIZ)

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TITLE 1 - BUSINESS LICENSING BUREAU AUTHORITY

SECTION 1 - GRANT OF AUTHORITY TO THE BUSINESS LICENSING BUREAU

The Business Licensing Bureau (BLB), within the Department of Economic Development, is granted authority to request financial and operational documents from any licensed business for the purpose of ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and Business Licensing Conditions.

1. The BLB may request documents including but not limited to:
   1. Tax filings;
   2. Bank statements;
   3. Payroll and employment records;
   4. Contracts and business agreements.
2. Requests must provide businesses with a minimum of 30 days to submit required documents. Extensions may be granted if reasonable cause is demonstrated.

SECTION 2 - PENALTIES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE

Failure to comply with document requests shall result in:

1. A minimum fine of $2,500 and a maximum fine of $50,000;
2. Continued non-compliance will result in an additional fine of $500 per day after the initial 30-day period, up to a maximum of $50,000;
3. Suspension or revocation of the business license if non-compliance persists beyond 60 days.

SECTION 3 - REGISTERED BUSINESS EXPECTATIONS

1. All businesses registered under the Business Licensing Bureau (BLB) must retain any financial or operational documents for at least 90 days after their date of creation;
2. Businesses must ensure that these documents are readily available for submission when requested by the BLB, in accordance with this Act.

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Precedence Code (PREC)

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Title 1 - Statute and Precedent Law

Section 1 - Short Title

1. This Act shall be cited as the "Statute and Precedent Law"

Section 2 - Definitions

1. Precedent: A legal principle or rule established in a court decision that is either binding or persuasive in future cases with similar issues or facts.
2. Statute Law: A law that explicitly reflects a legal precedent, ensuring that the principle set forth in the case is applied consistently across future legal proceedings and interactions.
3. Law Enforcement Officer (LEO): Any officer authorized to enforce laws and regulations within the jurisdiction of San Andreas.

Section 3 - Addition of Precedents to Statue Law / Common Law

1. Court Precedents as Statute Laws:
   • Any court decision, especially those relating to constitutional rights, including but not limited to encounters between civilians and law enforcement, may be considered for codification as a Statute law in the Statue Law / Common Law of the State of San Andreas.
   • Such precedents may include:
     • The right to be informed of charges.
     • The right to legal representation.
     • The right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure.
     • The right to remain silent.
     • Any other protections or clarifications regarding civil rights in the context of law enforcement.
2. Application Process:
   • A court decision shall be eligible for consideration as a Statute law if it meets the following criteria:
     • The court decision has set a significant legal principle regarding constitutional rights or civil liberties.
     • The decision has implications for future legal cases, especially in matters of law enforcement interactions.
   • Any legal body, citizen, or law enforcement agency may petition the Law Review Committee to review a court decision for its potential to be codified as a Statute law.

Section 4 - Role of the Law Review Committee (LRC)

1. Review and Qualification:
   • The LRC shall review court decisions to determine their suitability for codification as Statute laws. Factors to be considered in this determination include:
     • The case from which the precedent arose.
     • The specific legal principle set forth in the decision.
     • The potential impact on future court cases and law enforcement practices.
   • The LRC shall weigh the precedent's alignment with constitutional principles.
2. LRC's Self-Initiative Power:
   • The LRC may, at its discretion, initiate the review of a court decision without external petition. This power allows the LRC to proactively identify court decisions that set important precedents worthy of inclusion as Statute laws. The review shall not be misconstrued to modify the verdict.
3. Recommendation and Legislative Process:
   • Upon determining that a court decision qualifies as a Statute law, the LRC shall draft the necessary amendment to the Penal Code and present it as a billl.

Section 5 - Enforcement and Implementation

1. Legal Authority:
   • Statute laws codified under this Act shall carry the full force of law and be enforced by all relevant legal and law enforcement agencies within the State of San Andreas.
   • Law enforcement officers must adhere to these Statute laws during all interactions with civilians, ensuring compliance with court precedents regarding constitutional rights.
2. Judicial Interpretation:
   • Courts within the State of San Andreas shall apply Statute laws derived from precedents in legal proceedings, ensuring consistency in legal interpretation and enforcement.

Section 6 - Supreme Court and Inferior Courts

1. This section shall not be misconstrued to grant the Supreme Court or its inferior courts and tribunals any additional power or constitutional authority. It purely exists to establish a standard "Order of Precedent" for the purposes of this bill.
2. Order of Precedent:
   • The rulings of the Supreme Court shall be considered the highest order of precedent, with the ability to overturn the precedents set in any inferior court.
   • The Court of Appeals shall have the second highest order of precedent, with the ability to overturn the precedents set in any inferior court.
   • The Superior Court, and any trial that is not considered a Bench Trial, or On-The-Spot Trial, shall have the third highest order of precedence. Should a tribunal be created, the order of precedence of a tribunal shall match that of the Superior Court. A ruling in the Superior Court will have the ability to overturn the precedents set in a Bench Trial, or On-The-Spot Trial.
   • Superior Court Bench Trials shall be considered the lowest form of precedent setting trials.
   • On-The-Spot trials shall not be eligible to set precedents for the purposes of this law, but may be recorded and noted as such.

Section 7 - Authority of the Speaker of the House

1. The Speaker of the House have the full authority to modify, edit, change, remove or to add the Statute laws if they deemed necessary upon their discretion.

Section 8 - Effective Date

• This Act shall take effect immediately upon passage by the Law Review Committee, and signed by the Board of Governors of the State of San Andreas. This act shall be valid for all future congresses of the Law Review Committee.

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Civil Code (CIV)

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Title 1 - Civilians’ Personal Information Protection Act

Section 1: PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

1. No public document, record, or report issued by any government agency shall include the personal phone number or home address of any civilian, including government employees, unless:
   1. The information is required by law to be disclosed in a specific case.
   2. The individual provides written consent for disclosure.
2. Government agencies shall ensure that personal information is redacted from all public-facing documents.
3. Departments may request such information in application or intake processes, but it must be clearly stated as optional. Failure to provide such information must not impact any procedural outcome, including the processing of applications.
4. Any entity found in violation of this section may be subject to penalties as determined by the respective department's Internal Affairs division.

Section 2: EXCEPTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS

1. This Act does not prohibit the collection and internal storage of personal information for legitimate governmental use.
2. Law enforcement and Government agencies may access personal information as necessary for official duties. In cases, needed Law enforcement and Government agencies may reach out to collect those information privately.

Section 3: ENFORCEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION

1. This Act shall take effect immediately upon the date of its signing.
2. The provisions of this Act shall not apply retroactively; existing documents and data published before the effective date are exempt.
3. Government agencies shall have a period of 60 days from the enactment of this bill to ensure compliance moving forward