LatviaSatversme 63 · The Satversme (Constitution)

When does a law come into force if it sets no other date?

In the exam (Latvian)

Kad likums stājas spēkā, ja tajā nav noteikts cits termiņš?

  1. aThe day after it is proclaimedNākamajā dienā pēc izsludināšanas
  2. bOne month after it is proclaimedVienu mēnesi pēc izsludināšanas
  3. cFourteen days after it is proclaimedČetrpadsmit dienas pēc izsludināšanasCorrect answer

Why?

Article 69 of the Constitution (Satversme) says that a law comes into force fourteen days after it is proclaimed, unless the law sets another date.

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