To ensure a well balanced and fair justice system within the Jade State of Yong Ping, and the previous laws being not only outdated, but also not regulated in respect to the new Jade Constitution, a new court system in addition to newly revised laws will be integrated in order to ensure the security and prosperity within the borders of the Jade State of Yong Ping. 

Under enforcement of this newly revised legal code, lesser crimes committed against the laws of the Jade State of Yong Ping are to be dealt with by on the spot issuing of punishment by an Officer of the Yong Ping Army. An Officer issuing punishment may prior to issuing punishment seek legal advice from a Judge or Lawyer, however this is not necessary.

The aforementioned method of punishment and criminal identification may only be carried out and issued if the committed crime has been witnessed by three or more people. If the individual who has been issued a punishment by an Officer of the Yong Ping Army feels they have been wrongly accused or that their case was handled unfairly, they can place a complaint to the Ministry of Justice to receive reparations or an appellate Court date if it is found to be necessary. 

The following laws and regulations are directly tied to a point system, whereby the rights and privileges of convicted individuals can be affected by how many crimes one has committed and the degree of the crime to ensure the safety of further citizens of the Jade State of Yong Ping. All citizens of the jade state will have a record kept of the points tied to their name, age and address. 

Furthermore, if any individual wishes to rehabilitate themselves and not suffer the consequences of their actions after the issued punishment, a system for the removal of points has been introduced. 

To distinguish minor offenders from major and criminal offenders, the following regulations and laws are organized into three different subtypes.

Minor crimes: 1 point added to the file of the individual (Are typically punished by fines or beatings)

Intermediate crimes: 2 points added to the file of the individual (Typical punishments brandings, beatings or fines)

Severe crimes: 3 points added to the file of the individual (Brandings, fines and/or non-lethal removal or organs or limbs) 

Variable crimes: Those that would be deemed treasonous, or possibly automatically five points. But can be contended by the Council. (Almost always execution or exile but may vary case by case and is determined by Chancellor or Zhu)

Crimes Against the Individual 

Impersonation - 

• Maofan Nng: The act of one individual imitating another individual of the common folk, for nefarious and unlawful purposes. 

• Maofan Jit: The act of one individual imitating another individual of State or Military rank. This may be considered as treasonous action depending on the rank impersonated. 

Attempted Assault -

• Maofan Sa: The attempted harm or injury of another individual through methods of an unarmed nature.

• Maofan Nng: The attempted harm or injury of another individual through methods involving a weapon. 

Assault -

• Maofan Sa: The act of physically attacking a person, which results in no permanent damage to the attacked individual. 

• Maofan Nng: The act of physically attacking a person, which results in lasting damage to the attacked individual.

• Maofan Jit: The act of physically attacking a person, which results in permanent damage to the attacked individual. 

Kidnapping -

• Maofan Nng: The intentional and willful abduction, confining and chaining or otherwise restraining of another individual without actually causing any physical harm to said person.

• Maofan Jit: The intentional and willful abduction, confining and chaining or otherwise restraining of another individual, which leads to unintentional physical harm to said person.

• Maofan Jit: The intentional and willful of abduction, confining and chaining or otherwise restraining another individual, with intention to physically harm said person, or having intentionally caused harm to said individual. 

Mutilation -

• Maofan Sa: The act of removing teeth, fingers, toes, eyes or tongue of an individual through negligence. 

• Maofan Nng: The act of knowingly and willfully removing teeth, fingers, toes, eyes or tongue of an individual or through negligence removing limbs and organs or otherwise doing permanent damage to another individual. 

• Maofan Jit: The act of knowingly and willfully removing limbs, organs or otherwise doing permanent damage to another individual. 

Torture -

• Maofan Nng: The act of individuals not authorized by the council performing long lasting and willing physical damage and torment to another individual over an extended period of time. 

• Maofan Jit: The act of individuals not authorized by the council performing permanent and willing physical damage and torment to another individual over an extended period of time

Manslaughter - 

• Maofan Sa: The taking of the life of another through pure negligence or accident, with no premeditated plans or intentions for the death of the deceased individual. 

• Murder - 

• Maofan Sa: The act of taking an individual’s life in the heat of the moment, either as a result of coercion, threats to the individual taking the life, or high strung emotional passions. 

• Maofan Nng: The act of willingly taking the life of another without individual cause or premeditation.

• Maofan Jit: The act of willingly planning out, and conducting the taking of the life of another individual. 

Crimes Against Decency

Slander-

• Maofan Sa: The willful spreading of false information, about an individual/company without intent to harm the person/company’s reputation or standing within the greater community.

• Maofan Nng: The willful spreading of false information, about an individual or company without intent to harm the reputation or standing of said company through pictorial means, or written word.

• Maofan Jit: The willful and purposeful spreading of false information about an individual company with direct intent to harm their reputation and standing within the wider community through word of mouth, print or pictorial means.  

Disturbing the Peace - 

• Maofan Sa: The unintentional disruption of the daily routines of the people of Yong Ping through upsetting, violent, crude or deplorable displays.

• Maofan Nng: The intentional disruption of the daily routines of the people of Yong Ping through upsetting, violent, crude or deplorable displays.

Incitement-

• Maofan Sa: The convincing or manipulation of making other individuals to commit crime. 

Resisting Arrest -

• Maofan Sa: The individual has attempted to run or obscure themselves from the YPA (Yong Ping Army), or other state authority figures after having had a warrant issued for their arrest or been placed under arrest. 

• Maofan Nng: The individual has attempted to avoid arrest, and or punishment by the YPA (Yong Ping Army), or other state authority figures by violent means. 

• Discrimination -

• Maofan Sa: Any discriminatory, verbal or physical action taken against an individual on the grounds of their race, descendant or otherwise, culture, preference of partner or gender. This does not include on the grounds of religion or individuals of an undead or tainted nature. 

Deviancy -

• Maofan Sa: One or more individuals performing acts in public which would be considered indecent, or not appropriate for the general public. 

Adultery -

•  Maofan Sa: The action of an already wed individual, copulating with someone who is not their spouse, without the knowledge and/or expressed consent of said spouse.

Prohibited Goods -

• Maofan Sa: The willful possession of any illegal substances, literature or items found on someone's person, and/or in their abode. 

• Maofan Nng: The willful selling and or distribution of illegal substances, literature and/or items.  

• Maofan Jit: The willful cultivation and manufacturing of illegal substances, literature and/or items.

Crimes Against Property 

Vandalism -

• Maofan Sa: Unintentionally defacing, or destroying public and or private property. 

• Maofan Nng: Intentional defacing, or destroying public and or private property. 

Trespassing - 

• Maofan Sa: The unlawful act of entering an abode, private plot or residence without the expressed permission of the owner. 

Squatting -

• Maofan Sa: The unlawful and unauthorised staying in a home, building or residence without paying taxes for up to two years.

• Maofan Nng: The unlawful and unauthorised staying in a home, building or residence without paying taxes for between two to eight years.

• Maofan Jit: The unlawful and unauthorised staying in a home, building or residence without paying taxes for upwards of eight years.

Arson - 

• Maofan Nng: The accidental setting alight of any property private or public.

• Maofan Jit: The intentional setting alight of any property private or public. 

Larceny - 

• Maofan Sa: The taking of property or mina with a value of up to 100 mina from a person or their home, without the consent of said person.

• Maofan Nng: The taking of property or mina with a minimum value of 101 mina and up to 300 mina from a person or their home, without the consent of said person.

• Maofan Jit: The taking of property or mina with a value of over 300 mina from a person or their home, without the consent of said person.

Burglary - 

• Maofan Nng: The entry into the residence of an individual with intention to commit a non-violent crime. 

• Maofan Jit: The entry into the residence of an individual with intention to commit a violent crime. 

Banditry - 

• Maofan Sa: The taking of property equal to the value of up to 100 mina from an individual through violence or threats of violence. 

• Maofan Nng: The taking of property equal to the value of above 100 mina and up to 300 mina from an individual through violence or threats of violence. 

• Maofan Jit: The taking of property equal to the value of above 300 mina from an individual through violence or threats of violence. 

Fraud -

• Maofan Nng: The unintentional deception of an individual, through use of a written or verbal contract, or someone not fulfilling said contract.

• Maofan Jit: The intentional deception of an individual, through use of a written or verbal contract, or someone not fulfilling said contract.

• Extortion - 

• Maofan Jit: The use of violence or the threat of violence to get an individual to perform acts they otherwise wouldn’t or to give over materials, goods, mina or information they otherwise wouldn’t.

Misuse of The Arcane

Practice of Forbidden Arts -

• Maofan Jit: The practice of forbidden arts is the practicing of magics which causes corruption or rot of the soul; this does not include the voidal arts. 

Harboring -

• Maofan Jit: Hiding or caring for those practitioners of forbidden arts. Allowing them to reside, and perform acts of forbidden magic within your abode.

Aiding and Abetting -

• Maofan Jit: Helping or acting alongside/on behalf of practitioners of Forbidden Magics. Either through the act of luring, or participation in their rituals, or harming others in their defence, or for their desires. 

Illicit use of Magic -

• Maofan Sa: Use of voidal or deity based magic in an attempt to cause willful and conscious harm to another individual.

• Maofan Nng: Use of voidal or deity based magic to cause willful and conscious harm or injury to another individual.

• Maofan Jit: Use of voidal or deity based magic to cause willful and conscious permanent harm or injury to another individual.

Magical Misconduct -

• Maofan Nng: Causing injury or damage to other individuals through negligence or malpractice of magic.

• Maofan Jit: Causing long term permanent injury or damage to other individuals through negligence or malpractice of magic.

Crimes Against the State

Tax Evasion - 

• Maofan Nng: Unintentionally failing to pay taxes on a residence, storage, business or stall, before the allotted time of payment. 

• Maofan Jit: Intentionally failing to pay taxes on a residence, storage, business or stall, before the allotted time of payment and repeatedly returning to attempt to keep said asset, without paying the taxes.

Bribery -

• Maofan Jit: Offering mina, items or other rewards to an individual in return for their silence, or dishonesty. 

Obstruction -

• Maofan Jit: The crime of preventing the Council, YPA or other authorities of the State from enacting justice, capturing criminals or state business. 

Mendacity -

• Maofan Nng: The willing and knowing hiding of information from the State, during an interrogation or otherwise. 

• Maofan Jit: The willing and knowing hiding of information from the State, under oath or during a trial. 

Insurrection - 

• Maofan Jit: The act of inciting others to indulge or perform rebellion, or treason either outright or in secret through action, word of mouth, written word or any other method. 

State Homicide - 

• Maofan Jit: The murder or manslaughter of a member of the Council of the Jade State. 

Treason -

• Maofan Nng: Knowingly acting against the Jade State of Yong Ping through disobeying the State’s wishes, disloyalty or crimes which would otherwise harm the State as a whole. 

• Maofan Jit: Knowingly engaging in espionage, armed conflicts or rebellions against the state.Or working for, and aiding those who are enemies of the Jade State. This would also include murdering, or attempting to murder member’s of the State Council in an attempt to coup, or cause a change in power for outside forces. 

Tianrui Ryu, second Patriarch of Yong Ping, The Prosperous Zhu of the Jade State of Yong Ping, former Second Duhu of the Yong Ping People’s Army

Chen Wenping, the Illustrious Chancellor of the Jade State of Yong Ping, former Honorable Minister of Justice of the Jade State of Yong Ping.

陈  文平

Atsuki Waythe, the Honorable Minister of Justice of the Jade State of Yong Ping, former Enigmatic Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Jade State of Yong Ping.

These are the laws and rights of the people of the City of Yong Ping. They are to be obeyed and respected lest you suffer the consequences of breaking the Law. 

Yong Ping Laws Key

Does not require trial

Requires trial

Honour Law

• Fetishisation: Sexualisation or any indecency involving dress or use of cultural norms in a suggestive manner by any party regardless of identification method is strictly prohibited and offenders will pay a hefty fine of 50 mina.

  • (1) Indecency is defined by: wearing clothing that reveals the legs above calf height, showing the stomach, and/or revealing chest (this includes men).

  • (2) Suggestive manner is defined by: solicitation, marketing the culture as ‘exotic’. Offenders of this second clause will be taken to court. 

Common Law

• Right to Representation: All parties regardless of status, race, or identification method have the right to representation in court. This includes:

  • (1) Right to request trial for minor offence (all crimes above minor offence are automatically brought to trial).

  • (2) Right to commission professional representation by a certified lawyer.

  • (3) Right to represent themselves in court.

• Discrimination: Any discriminatory verbal or physical abuse specifically targeted at the farfolk subcultures or other races within the bounds of Yong Ping’s borders will be subject to prosecution in court. If found guilty, the offender will be heavily punished with 30 lashes of the discipline rod in public. 

  • (1) Severe or repeat offenders will be exiled and killed on site within Yong Ping’s Borders.

• Identity Fraud: Any Individual found to be imitating, or impersonating an identity not of their own will be taken to trial. The punishment will depend on the severity of the crime, ranging from a fine to a brand on the left cheek. 

• Slander: Any individual spreading misinformation with the intent to harm another’s reputation or social standing will be ordered to pay reparation fees to the victim as well as issue a public apology.

• Forgery: Forgery of tax slips, tax reductions and other currencies will be considered a minor offence and will result in prosecution in court.

• Thievery: The unlawful taking of an item, or animal which belongs to another person is considered theft, and is illegal in the City State of Yong Ping. The persecuted are allowed representation in court. 

  • (1) Depending on the severity of the theft, punishments can range anything from a fine to removal of the hand (for repeat offenders). 

  • (2) If the theft comes under a crime of compassion such as with the purpose of helping another or desperation, sentencing will be reduced at the discretion of the judge after a thorough trial.

• Embezzlement: Stewards taking or overcharging on the down payment more than they should etc. embezzling materials and funds from any major business or guild, embezzling materials and funds from the government.

• Deviation of Duty: Offender who knowingly violate or deviate from the explicit or expected code of conduct relative to their profession or social status eg. government official, steward, or business owner, will be prosecuted in court.

• Vigilante Act: Any individual found to have exacted punishment upon another individual without having the proper authority to do so and/or the victim (individual being punished) has yet to defend themselves before trial will be prosecuted in court. Punishment will depend on the severity of the act and may result in the termination of the offender’s profession.

• Accessory to a Crime: Can be defined as any individual who is found to be aiding and abetting in a minor or major crime. So helping the perpetrators commiting the crime, these individuals will be taken to trial, depending on the degree of aid given and the nature of the crime the judge can make the final call on the punishment.

• Slavery: Taking some one as a slave is strictly illegal in the state of Yong Ping. One may have servants, but no individual or group is allowed to take some one and forcibly make them work. Any one found to be taking slaves must pay the victims ten mina for every day of work they had to perform as a slave. 

                    -   (1) Repeat offenders of slavery will be subject to an elven week of servitude to the State as well as fifty lashes. 

• Banditing: Those found banditting in the lands of Yong Ping will be branded, have their hands cut off and made to pay back and return everything they have taken from their victims, as well as an extra ten mina to them. 

• Selling and/or using Drugs: The selling and using of drugs within the state of Yong Ping is considered illegal and will be met with an Elven Week of community service or military service if caught and deemed guilty in a court of law. (1) The Yong Ping drug act does not include recreational drugs such as alcohol or cactus green nor does it include drugs of a medical nature prescribed by a licenced Physician or Psychologist of Yong Ping. 

• Harassment: Any verbal, physical, and sexual harassment towards another party is illegal in the borders of Yong Ping. Offenders will be taken to trial in court. If found guilty, the offender will be punished to make reparations to the victim, as well as any additional fines or punishment depending on the severity of the charge.

• Assault: Assault is defined by any physical harm made unto a vulnerable and unwilling party with the intention to do harm. Offenders will be taken to court and judged. If found guilty, punishments range from reparations to the victim to branding of the crime unto a visible area on the person’s body.

• Kidnapping: The abducting or forceful capture of an individual by another individual or group without the permission of the state, is considered a major offense. Those found to be kidnapping are to be hung upside down from the gates for three days. (1) In the event of the kidnapped individual being harmed the Kidnapper must pay them any where between 50-100 mina before their hanging.

• Murder: Murder is defined as the premeditated, unlawful killing of another individual. Under Yong Ping Law, Murder is the highest crime and offenders will require a lengthy trial. If found guilty offenders will make reparations to the victims family and be executed publicly. The exception to this rule is:

  • (1) If the offender committed the crime without malice or premeditation. This will be characterised as manslaughter and the offender will instead be exiled with an order to kill on sight if found within Yong Ping’s borders.

  • (2) The crime was committed in self defence, in the case which punishment will be at the discretion of the judge on a case-by-case basis.

• Trespassing: The unlawful act of entering an abode, private plot or residence which does not belong to the individual entering without expressed permission from the owner. 

                - (1) This does not apply to the government if they are conducting raids on suspicion a crime has been committed. 

                - (2) Individuals who have committed trespassing will receive a minimum of 12 lashes for first time offenders or a fine of 100 minas 60 of which goes to the state and 40 to the offended party. Repeat offenders will be branded on their left wrist and MUST pay the 100 mina fine.

• Breaking and Entering: Attempting to break into a home, abode or private plot either by brute force, magic or specialised lock picking tools. It is considered a violation of privacy and could be a precursor for greater crimes.

                    - (1) As with trespassing if this is conducted by the state, due to suspicion of a crime. It is not applicable. 

                    - (2) People caught breaking and entering will have to pay 20 mina fine to fix damages done to doors. Extra broken items in a home will mean extra cost. The offender will then be given a minimum of ten lashes. Those who are repeat offenders will have a minimum of 20 and have to perform five years community service. 

•  Treason: The act of betraying, or taking actions to harm the state and or members of its government. Threatening the peace and safety of Yong Ping itself.  

                     - (1) Those found guilty of treason are subject to the mercy of the state until their eventual execution and banishment. The Judge may decide the method of execution.  

Citizenry Rights: Rights of the citizens of Yong Ping

• Upon becoming a citizen of Yong Ping, one must adopt to a reasonable degree the local customs and traditions, whether this be language, dress, or mannerisms.

• No citizen of Yong Ping, can be denied service, work or housing on the basis of their race. Any place that does discriminate and has been proven to do so, will be fined a fine of 50 mina. 

• No citizen of Yong Ping, can be denied service, work or housing on the basis of the gender of their partner 

      - (1) provided they are also a Yong Ping citizen and/or their method of Identification. Any place that does discriminate and has been proven to do so, will be fined a fine of 50 mina.  

• If a citizen knowingly allows a visitor who intends harm upon Yong Ping’s citizens via abusing the citizen door, the offender will have their citizenship revoked and a public caning of 20 hits.

• Citizens who have retained their citizenship for over 2 elven weeks can apply for government positions via the Statesman Exams.

• Every Yong Ping citizen over the age of sixteen is required to serve in the Yong Ping military until the rank of Kanshou, after which they are free to leave if they wish. If a citizen fails to fulfill the conscription they will be publicly whipped for fifteen lashes. The exception to this clause is if: 

  • (1) the citizen suffers from a severe medical condition and/or 

  • (2) the citizen in question is undertaking an apprenticeship in one of the Ministries at the time of their enlistment.

• Citizens enlisted in military, medical, and/or government service are allowed a tax deduction of 5 mina for the duration of their profession. Once the citizen is no longer in tenure, the tax deduction will not apply.

Visitors Rights: Rights of Visitors to Yong Ping

• You must respect the local traditions and obey Yong Ping law whilst within Yong Ping’s borders. 

• Visitors do not have the right to purchase non-commercial property and must rent a room in the Watanabe inn [if the Inn is full, they can rent one in the slums.] 

• Visitors are allowed to purchase stalls or commercial properties to sell merchandise and promote trade. The exception to this is:

  • Any stall fronts with apartment housing attached is not purchasable by Visitors.

• Visitors are not allowed to apply for positions in Yong Ping’s government, but may apply to be certified as a medic, lawyer, or scholar.

• Visitors have the right to apply for citizenship through the following process: 

  • (1) Visitors must interact with a local citizen for a minimum of two Elven days before acquiring a signature from said citizen as guarantor in their petition to attain citizenship. 

  • (2) Visitors must also participate in religious activities and gain proof from a religious figure under the Temple as part of the application process. 

  • (3) The last requirement is interaction with a major business owner or local merchant for a minimum of one elven day and the guarantor’s signature.

  • [!] The exception to this clause is if the visitor has a direct family member who is already a citizen and can act as a guarantor to bypass the citizenship process.

Rights of Foreign Diplomats:

• Diplomats coming to Yong Ping must make their presence known and must be aware of the laws and the consequences that result from breaking them before attempting to establish any form of alliance and/or trade deal.

• In the event that a diplomat who has made their intent to come to Yong Ping known is attacked within the threshold of the city, they are legally allowed to defend themselves, even if it results in the death of the individual that attacked them.

  • (1) If the accused attacker survives and believes that they were attacked unprovoked, they may appeal for a trial. This trial will be conducted in Yong Ping rather than the home city of the diplomat.

• Any diplomat in the threshold of Yong Ping must follow the laws of Yong Ping, even if what they do is allowed within the land that they are coming from.

• All laws that apply to a visitor that do not appear in this segment, whether edited or exact copies, apply to those diplomats who come into Yong Ping. 

Law of Marriage

• If a foreign visitor chooses to marry a citizen of Yong Ping, they are allowed to become a citizen through having their spouse act as guarantor.

  • (1) There must be proof that the visitor and citizen have courted for at least two Elven weeks prior to marriage.

  • (2) The visitor will be expected to ‘adopt to a reasonable degree the local customs and traditions, whether this be language, dress, or mannerisms.’

  • (3) The visitor’s religious practice will not be restricted, however, respect for the local traditions and religious practices of Yong Ping must be maintained.

• Divorce in Yong Ping is strictly forbidden. 

  • (1) With the exception of in the case of infidelity, and or domestic abuse. In the case of infidelity, the guilty party must give half their assets to the offended party and be branded.  

Property Law

• Housing/ Non-commercial property: To gain property within the lands of Yong Ping, one must go through the official Stewards of Yong Ping. Anyone found squatting, or living in a house without having been registered by a steward of Yong Ping, will be taken to trial if found guilty, the individual will be fined an amount of mina based on the amount of time they have been found to be squatting. 

  • (2) If one wishes to sell their house, it must be sold back to a steward, upon which it can be resold to another individual. 

  • (3) If an individual wishes to sell directly to an individual the seller and buyer must have a Yong Ping steward there to officiate, and do the ownership paperwork, if this is not done the sale is considered illegal and theft of the state and is punishable by a hefty fine.

  • (4) If an individual wishes to purchase multiple properties, they must speak with the Minister of Interior to officiate a specialised contract.

  • (5) If an individual wishes to rent out non-commercial property, they must also directly contact the Minister of Interior to officiate a specialised contract. Citizens are forbidden from renting out property to Visitors without the express approval of the Minister of Interior/a proper contract drawn up.

  • (6) Any additions of basements to property must undergo assessment and approval by the Minister of Interior. 

    • (a) Violation of this rule will result in a fine of 15 mina per floor outside of legal boundaries.

    • (b) The maximum amount of basement floors purchasable is two, with the maximum height being 5 blocks per floor (including flooring from the level above) and should remain within the borders of the property above ground.

  • (7) Remodelling of the exterior of any property is prohibited and will also result in a fine of 15 minas.

• Commercial Property: Empty stalls that are not used/ frequently out of stock will have their placement revoked after a three elven days notice regardless of tax payments.

• Tax: 

  • Tax reductions are limited to non-commercial properties only. 

  • Up to two tax mina breaks can be had per household, meaning maximum tax deduction is 10 mina. The exception to this is: 

    • (1) single households where only one tax deduction is applicable.

    • (2) The slums and the farmhouses are exempt from this and cannot have tax breaks.

  • Tax fraud is punishable by a fine and prosecution in court. Tax fraud will be defined as such:

    • (1) Stealing/utilising tax reduction slips when the offender is not entitled to the benefit.

    • (2) Using fake or forged copies of tax slips, tax reductions, or currencies to pay for tax.

Religious Law

• Practise of other religions is legal within the privacy of one’s own home, but preaching in public is considered a minor offense and will be met with a fine of 15 minas. 

  • (1) The exception to this being allies of Yong Ping, who may practise their religion publicly, however preaching should be kept to a minimum.

These Laws are now in effect as of the 2nd of Snow’s Maiden, year 14 of the Second Age.

Signed,

Li Xiuying, Minister of Justice

Chen Wenping, Official Judge and Law Maker of The State of Yong Ping

 陈  文平

Year 23 of the Second Age, 5th of Malin’s Welcome.

The Business Competition Act is meant to breed competition between varying businesses within Yong Ping and provide incentive to expand, grow and add to your wares.

一。 An act set as a form of friendly competition for businesses within Yong Ping. Once an Elven month, an outstanding business will be chosen to be represented by the Ministry of Interior via an Elven week of waived taxes, an specifically constructed advertisement and one chosen item showcased in the Government shop.

二。This will be done each Elven month, the various businesses and its attributes noted down to come to a decision. Though, citizens of Yong Ping can choose to put forward a business for nomination, which will be considered further.

三。You cannot nominate your own business as that’ll get you disqualified. Though, advertisements, sales and other general marketing techniques are welcomed and encouraged.

四。This act is meant to promote the expansion and variation of businesses in Yong Ping and to reward those who’re innovative and inventive. 

五。This act will come into effect immediately upon the City-State of Yong Ping’s expansion into nationhood.

Signed,

Wenping of the Chen Household, Minister of Justice and Head Judge of Yong Ping

 陈  文平 

Yunya of the Chen Household, Minister of Interior and leading lady of the arts within Yong Ping.

Year 23 of the Second Age, 5th of Malin’s Welcome.

The Unique Business Act is being created to encourage further diversity within the prosperous nation of Yong Ping. In doing so, it allows individuals or groups with an eye for creativity to flourish.

一。 If one such individual or group believes they have an entirely unique business, that’d bring more foot traffic to Yong Ping, they may schedule a meeting with the Minister of Interior or Under-Minister of Interior. If accepted, the downpayment for one such stall would be waived and/or a tax break offered.

二。This will be achieved via scheduled meetings and giving a detailed proposal denoting what your unique business is about and what it provides to the population of Yong Ping.

三。If accepted under this act, this doesn’t pardon any stalls from following any of the laws or to gain an exception on such things. You are still counted under eviction policies and so forth and if what is classified as a unique stall is found to be breaking laws and thus making the Ministries judgement called into question, they’d pay a fine of the original waived downpayment.

四。This act promotes economic diversity, alongside furthering the creatives within Yong Ping.

五。This act will come into effect immediately upon the City-State of Yong Ping’s expansion into nationhood.

Signed,

Wenping of the Chen Household, Minister of Justice and Head Judge of Yong Ping

 陈  文平 

Yunya of the Chen Household, Minister of Interior and leading lady of the arts within Yong Ping.

Year 23rd of the Second Age, 5th of Malin's Welcome.

An act made to provide new businesses up to an Elven week of no taxes, allowing them some time to set up and prosper before having to pay fees.

一。 Starting a business in a foreign place may present a challenge to many, especially when it comes down to paying your taxes on a specified date. Yong Ping wishes to provide these budding businesses a chance to prosper and thrive in the markets, and thus, we have made an act to compensate for the issue that comes in the form of taxes.

二。From now on, businesses will be provided with up to one Elven week with no taxes. In this time, we expect businesses to not squander this time in the security that they are not required to pay taxes, but rather use it to make themselves known via written, verbal, or illustrated advertisements. 

三。This act was arranged to promote growth in the markets of Yong Ping, for we understand it is difficult for businesses to bloom in foreign soil.  

四。This act will come into effect immediately upon the City-State of Yong Ping’s expansion into nationhood.

Signed,

Wenping of the Chen Household, Minister of Justice and Head Judge of Yong Ping

 陈  文平 

Yunya of the Chen Household, Minister of Interior and leading lady of the arts within Yong Ping.

Atsuki Waythe

碧月 ウェーイチ

Year 23rd of the Second Age, 3rd of Snow’s Maiden.

In order to support the growing population of Yong Ping, new laws must be created to ensure that no citizen is left behind. 

一。The Family Tax Act

1. With the expected birth of a child, families will be given One Elven Week exemption from Taxes. 

   1. An Exemption may not be withheld for a later date.

   2. An Exemption may not stack with existing Exemptions. 

   3. In the event of a birth during an Exemption period, time expired during the existing Exemption is still counted. 

   4. This exemption is intended to give families time to adjust to their new ways of life, through spending time with their newborn. 

   5. If a family is using their exemption for non-familial reasons, the exemption may be revoked at the discretion of the Minister of Justice.

   6. To claim this exemption, verify with a Steward.

2. In the event of sudden illness in the family which draws working members of a family away from their job, One Elven Week of exemption will be given from Taxes, which can be renewed with a Steward upon verification of illness. 

   1. Illness which draws a working member of a family away from work counts as anything which prevents a person from completing work, whether physically, emotionally, or otherwise. 

   2. This extends to the inability to find work for reasons physical, emotional, or otherwise, with verification from a Steward. 

   3. To claim this verification contact a Steward. 

二。Registering Families

Under Visitors and Citizens rights, family members that later decided to join their family within Yong Ping can be vouched for instead of undergoing the citizenship process. They would need to approach the Ministry of Justice or Ministry of Foreign Affairs in order to be implemented as a citizen with their benefactor [family member] with them.

From there, it’s as simple as being imputed in instead of the usual legal process to become a citizen within the Prosperous Yong Ping. 

三。The purpose of this act is to ensure that the expansion of Yong Ping and its ever growing families is both supported and encouraged. As with any growing family, it can become tough to acclimate to and this assists in helping to remedy it, while it may not be an entire solution, it is still part of the puzzle.

四.  This act will come into effect immediately upon the City-State of Yong Ping’s expansion into nationhood.

Signed,

Wenping of the Chen Household, Minister of Justice and Head Judge of Yong Ping

 陈  文平 

Yunya of the Chen Household, Minister of Interior and leading lady of the arts within Yong Ping.

Year 23rd of the Second Age, 3rd of Snow’s Maiden.

As time goes on and the City-State of Yong Ping expands into being a nation, we wish to provide our people with the best of what we can possibly offer. This act is brought forth in the intention to do this and help those who have helped us.

一。 Upon working in the Yong Ping Ministries, military or clinic for a period of twenty [20] Elven weeks, one may decide to apply for retirement.

二。Perks include but are not limited to:

Keeping the tax breaks earned during your time working.

Continued free health care [if previously part of the military]

The ability to assist any descendants, relatives or dependents in getting a position within the Yong Ping Ministries within reason.

三。This will be achieved by distributed forms which will be found at the bottom of this page. 

四。This act seeks to promote the caretaking of those who have taken care of us in the professional field and allowing them a chance at an easier life when reaching an older age.

五。This act will come into effect immediately upon the City-State of Yong Ping’s expansion into nationhood.

Signed,

Wenping of the Chen Household, Minister of Justice and Head Judge of Yong Ping

 陈  文平 

Yunya of the Chen Household, Minister of Interior and leading lady of the arts within Yong Ping.

Apply now!

Year 22nd of the Second Age, 3rd of the Deep Cold.

Upon the expansion of our prosperous City-State of Yong Ping to a nation comes increased land and holdings. This in turn brings us to a point of having the possibilities of growing groups and cultures coming to us and this we bring you the possibility of Vassalship.

Vassalship

一。 For groups or peoples needing a space that’d encompass more then what is allotted in the Private Property Act, the possibility of Vassalship has opened up, though would undertake a more arduous process. Those wishing to learn about such a thing would need to first make a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and if the proposal is accepted, contact the Minister of Interior to discuss a contract.

Benefits

二。The Vassal benefits from being under Yong Ping, as they can request aid from the Sovereign City when required.

As a Vassal, the settlement may form their own guard force to protect and maintain order in said settlement. However, as vassal the Guard force is required to come to the aid of the Main City State (Yong Ping) in times of need. If a sister settlement/fellow vassal is attacked by outside forces, the guardforce of other vassals is expected but not required to come to their aid.

In regards to law and leadership within a vassal state/settlement, a vassal is expected to have it’s own leadership to run said settlement. This leadership should be managing their own funds, taxes, economy and stewardry and can be elected however the settlement sees fit to do so. The settlement has autonomy to make its own laws and rules so long as they do not conflict with the Mother City’s laws. 

A Vassal does not have to conform to Yong Ping’s religious laws within its own bounds and can freely practise and preach it’s religion within its borders. 

(1) They may make their own laws around their religions, however they cannot punish any Yong Ping Citizen or other Vassals Citizens with these laws.

Laws on Vassalship

三。The Vassal may make their own trade deals with other places. But is still subject to the same alliances and non aggression pacts as the Mother City.

Yong Ping reserves the right to allow the YPA to arrest criminals of the Nation found in or on the land of the Settlement. 

A Vassal cannot declare war as it does not speak for the nation. Declaring or entering war not authorised by Yong Ping will result in losing their settlement. 

A vassal must also pay a certain amount of taxes to Yong Ping per Elven Week, if these are not met, same as any property, the settlement will be reclaimed.

In times of war and conflict, aiding the enemy is considered traitorous and any Vassal who is found to be doing this will lose their settlement and be punished in the court of law. 

Groups or cultures that approach us with the intention of getting Vassalship will undergo an activity trial to prove the need for land and set up within the Mother City during this duration. If the group is moving from somewhere else and has already proven their activity, they are the exception to this.

Every two weeks the Settlement will be subject to a census. As they are expected to manage their own citizenship process. Due to this, the Leaders of the settlement are expected to bring a list of current citizens, with their name, age, race, gender and occupation on it, every two weeks.

Blueprints of the planned build on approved land must be first shown and approved before any construction occurs, to prevent the damage and scarring of the land.

Disclaimer

四。It is important to remember that a Vassal does not speak for the Mother City nor the nation, as it is upon the Land of Yong Ping you sit not your own. 

If a Vassal cannot comply to its duties, taxes or commits some other egregious act in the eyes of Yong Ping. The nation of Yong Ping can take back the settlement at its own discretion

六。This act will come into effect immediately upon the City-State of Yong Ping’s expansion into nationhood.

Signed,

Wenping of the Chen Household, Minister of Justice and Head Judge of Yong Ping

 陈  文平 

Yunya of the Chen Household, Minister of Interior and leading lady of the arts within Yong Ping.

Year 22nd of the Second Age, 3rd of the Deep Cold.

Upon the expansion of our prosperous City-State of Yong Ping to a nation comes increased land and holdings. This wouldn’t be without our people and thus we offer the Private Property Act, to encourage newly constructed homes and ever-expanding families and groups.

一。Private Property

If someone wishes to apply for private property, a form must be first filled out which you’d find at the bottom of this page. Varying questions are asked to grasp the broad concept of what is wanted, not limited to but including what you and your group or family is about, how many members you have and so on.

二。Dimensions

There are four options to take into account when looking to acquire Private Property of your own.

The construction of a household on rented land within Yong Ping within the dimensions of 25x25 meters.

The construction of a household on rented land within Yong Ping within the dimensions of 50x50 meters.

The construction of a small boat along Yong Ping's waterfront.

Or

The construction of a large boat along Yong Ping's waterfront.

Each option comes alongside an initial application, down payment if accepted and taxes following whatever contract is made with the Minister of Interior. 

三。 Laws Surrounding Private Property

In regards to the dimensions of a private property, these may not be altered at all without seeking out the Minister of Interior first. Those who are found to be altering their bounds will be subject to losing their property as a whole. 

If a non-Yong Ping citizen is staying on a Yong Ping Citizen’s private property, the Citizen must report the non-citizen to a worker for the Ministry of Justice for clearance. Those who are found and not reported will be treated as squatters under the Housing/Property laws of Yong Ping.

四。Disclaimer

Private Property is still subject to the laws of Yong Ping and must follow them as though they were within the central city bounds, as the city laws now apply nationwide. Private Property can still be evicted like any property, on the basis of failure to pay taxes, the inability to follow laws or at our discretion. We may also deny any application.

五。This act will come into effect immediately upon the City-State of Yong Ping’s expansion into nationhood.

Signed,

Wenping of the Chen Household, Minister of Justice and Head Judge of Yong Ping

 陈  文平 

Yunya of the Chen Household, Minister of Interior and leading lady of the arts within Yong Ping.

Apply here!

[Year 16th of the Second Age, Sunsmile]

To ensure those who wish harm upon others in the city state of Yong Ping do not get away with it. This does not remove initial Assault Laws, rather it adds to and expands upon them.

一。Attempted Assault: Any Individual found attempting to harm another (hit, swing a sword at or shoot another individual), or stating they will harm another will count as attempted assault. Those found guilty of attempted assault will receive 15 lashes with a whip minimum, and at its most harsh for repeat offenders they will be branded on their cheek, given twenty lashes with the whip and made to serve a year's service to the community. 

1. Punishment may range between these two depending on the severity of the attempted assault and circumstances. 

二。This Act will come into effect immediately.

Chen Wenping      Minister of Justice

陳文平

THE ALIAS ACT

[Year 16th of the Second Age, Sunsmile]

This is an act to clarify name changes, and special circumstances around alias. 

一。If an individual wishes to change their name they may legally do so, by writing their old name, and the name they wish to go by as well as reasons for changing in a document. They must then submit this document to the box on the second floor of the government building. 

1. If the individual has a criminal record they must state this, and it will affect if the application is accepted or not. 

二。Those who seek to operate under an Alias in Yong Ping can be given permission to do so, but this must be given by the Head of Ministry of Justice or a Judge. After gaining permission they will be protected from charges of Falsification of Identity until they cease using the alias. 

三。This Act will come into effect immediately.

Signed,

Chen Wenping      Minister of Justice

陳文平

[Year 16th of the Second Age, Sunsmile]

To ensure there is no confusion around who and who cannot carry weapons, this act is in effect as of immediately for all Citizens and Visitors. 

一。CITIZENS of the city state of Yong Ping DO have a right to carry arms (Carry weapons).

1. However these must only be used in a case of self defense or defense of the city. 

二。ALL VISITORS to the city state of Yong Ping MUST hand over their weapons. Those who attempt to conceal weapons from the guard will be thrown out, repeat offenders will be taken out of the city and be publicly executed by having their belly sliced open. 

1. Those who come under allies or non-aggression pacts may carry weapons into the city but as with citizens these should be used solely for self defense or defense of Yong Ping citizens..

2. Foreign Diplomats may also carry a single weapon on them, however this is only to be used for self defense. 

三。Severe offenders will be punished with banishment if found guilty through trial.

四。This Act will come into effect immediately.

Signed,

Chen Wenping     Minister of Justice

陳文平

[OOC: TLDR DON’T BRING WEAPONS WITH YOU INTO THE CITY]

[Year 16th of the Second Age, Sunsmile]

In an attempt to preserve the peace and enforce the necessary measures to protect citizens and uphold Yong Ping law.

一。Anyone found to be disturbing the peace, and/ or starting fights unnecessarily will be disciplined by the guard as they see fit and thrown out of the city. Repeat Offenders can and will be banned. 

1. (1) This includes disturbing court cases. 

二。Any individual attempting to avoid an action of discipline or call to court, can have their home stripped from them, and their businesses suspended until they see their trial and or punishment through. 

三。Severe offenders will be punished with banishment if found guilty through trial.

四。This Act will come into effect immediately.

Signed,

Chen Wenping     Minister of Justice

陳文平

[OOC: TLDR don’t start **** if you don’t want to finish it.]

[Year 15th of the Second Age, Malin’s Welcome]

In an attempt to clarify the rules around magic use in Yong Ping, this Act will endeavour to protect the safety of citizens within Yong Ping’s walls from any harm brought by magicks.

一。Any form of magic that brings physical, emotional, and/or mental harm upon a citizen of Yong Ping will be dealt with under the clause of ‘Assault’ in Yong Ping’s Laws and taken to court.

二。Magicks that require the harming of another citizen during casting are strictly prohibited and will also be prosecuted under the clause of ‘Assault’ in court.

三。Severe offenders will be punished with banishment if found guilty through trial.

四。Exception to this rule is ghosts have the right to bother exorcists.

[Ooc: We're not gonna take away your chance to do ghost hunting rp, just keep it safe and consensual tyvm]

五。This Act is primarily aimed to ensure the safety of our citizens as well as allow magic users safe and responsible practice of their craft.

六。This Act will come into effect immediately.

Signed,

Li Xiuying Minister of Justice

[OOC: TLDR don’t use magic to hurt citizens, unless you’re a ghost trying to do conflict rp with ghost hunters.]

[Year 15th of the Second Age, Malin’s Welcome]

In the event that an Orphan decides to reside within the City State of Yong Ping, this Act will bring into place support structures to help them settle into the community.

一。 We hereby define the term ‘Orphan’ as a personage yet to reach the age of adulthood [18] and lacks an existing guardian or parent. This also includes children who have not been claimed by either parent, regardless if the parent is a Yong Ping citizen.

二。Orphans will be taken under the Care of the State, with food and shelter provided. In return, the Orphan will provide service for the State, whether that be military or government related.

三。If an Adult wishes to adopt an Orphan, they must obtain the consent of the Orphan first and acquire an adoption form from any Officer of the Ministry of Justice.

四。Once adopted, the Orphan is expected to take their Guardian’s family name and register under the family name registry. If later on the guardian and dependent wish to separate, they will have to return the Orphan back to the State’s Care if the Orphan is yet to become an adult.

五。This Act is primarily aimed to ensure that children without guardians are properly cared for and raised with a means to support themselves upon reaching adulthood.

六。This Act will come into effect from Year 16th of the Second Age.

Signed,

Li Xiuying Minister of Justice

[OOC: TLDR if you are an orphan you’ll be a state worker until adopted.]

[Year 15th of the Second Age, Malin’s Welcome]

In anticipation for any religiously motivated conflicts, this Act endeavours to mitigate any harm done unto citizens by providing a space for such conflicts to be resolved.

一。 Any conflicts arising from cultural or religious disagreements shall be resolved between the two parties via an Honor Duel in the Fighting Pits. Third parties are not allowed to interfere.

二。Both parties involved in the conflict must give their express consent to the terms of the Honor Duel beforehand. This will be overseen by the Minister of Justice, or a registered Yong Ping Judge.

三。Once the outcome of the duel is decided, both parties are required to adhere to the terms they set out beforehand in the Honor Duel. 

四。However, if one party feels that the outcome was unfair, they may appeal to the presiding authority for a rematch or modification of the duel terms.

五。This Act is primarily aimed to ensure the safety of our citizens whilst maintaining the respect for guests’ religions in a controlled space designed to monitor conflict.

六。This Act will come into effect immediately.

Signed,

Li Xiuying Minister of Justice

[OOC: TLDR if you wanna fight, use the fight club. Don’t get innocent bystanders involved and resolve it among yourselves like adults.]

[Year 15th of the Second Age, Malin’s Welcome]

For the increasing interest shown in possessing and wielding a katana, this Act endeavours to establish the ground rules upon which an individual within Yong Ping can own and wield a katana.

一。 Katana licenses for wielding and/or forging can only be obtained from state-licensed Masters.

二。Licensed Forgemasters and Swordmasters will be listed on this document and kept up to date. To apply to become a Forge or Sword master, one must approach the Protector General (Minister of Defence).

三。The current list of Forgemasters and Swordmasters are as such:

Forgemasters: Gu Tie [Cosmiverse], Matsuda Saiko [imMona]

Swordmasters: Masamune Musashi [KunlunKungfu], Tianrui Ren [Moo_bot], Watanabe Setsuna [Kimikaa]

四。Illegal use of katanas, whether that be manufacturing or wielding will result in a fine of 30 minas on site. Severe or repeat offenders in the worst case scenario will have their dominant hand cut off by said katana.

五。This Act is primarily aimed to ensure the quality of our swordsmen as well as the preservation of culture.

六。This Act will come into effect immediately.

Signed,

Li Xiuying Minister of Justice

[OOC: TLDR if you come in here trying some weeb stuff, expect to be educated.]

Year 14 of the Second Age, 2nd of the Snow’s Maiden

一。 On Purpose and Definition of the Act

A program idea conceived to introduce those to Stewardry, but later expanded to encompass the various professions one might see within the settlement of Yong Ping.

The purpose of this act is to ensure the youth of Yong Ping learn skills that will help the individual later in life. 

Apprenticeships and example tasks include but are not limited to:

• Stewarding: Learning about the apprentice’s settlement and home along with the care of it.

• Justice: Learning the ways of the law by overseeing petty arguments and keeping and recording papers on trials.

• Military: Learning about martial prowess by assisting in or cleaning training areas and learning the basics of how to fight.

• Religion: Learning of the rites and religions of Yong Ping along with the shadowing of a religious member.

• Medicine: Learning the art of medicine by collecting and studying herbs for the apothecary and clinic, along with assisting in such places.

• Foreign affairs: Learning of diplomacy by being sent to various settlements to learn the various cultures and customs.

• Merchantry: Learning economics by learning and practicing a craft. This is a blanket apprenticeship for anything including the selling or creation of goods.

二。On Apprentices

To become an apprentice, the one applying for an apprenticeship must have the following requirements met:

• The apprentice must be of age 13 or older.

• The apprentice or the apprentice’s parent or guardian has contacted the Ministry of Interior to set up the apprenticeship.

• The apprentice must be both mentally and physically able to commit to an apprenticeship.

• The apprentice must not be in a current apprenticeship unless they have requested a change, but this is unadvised and may not always be granted.

三。On Teachers and Apprenticeships

An apprenticeship will last until adulthood, generally 18-20 years old, depending on the apprenticeship and the current skill level of the apprentice. It is up to the discretion of the teacher to determine if the apprentice is trained.

The teacher of the apprentice will be decided by a representative of the Ministry of Interior offering an apprentice. If accepted, the teacher is responsible for properly training the apprentice. If there are problems such as the teacher not teaching the apprentice or the teacher becoming deceased, the apprentice will be transferred to a new teacher. Any problems between teacher and apprentice must be directed to the Ministry of Interior.

四。On Execution of the Act

This act comes into effect on the 2nd of Snow’s Maiden, year 14 of the Second Age.

Signed,

Li Xiuying, Minister of Justice

Chen Yunya, Minister of the Interior

Tianrui Ren, Minister of Defence

Watanabe Miyako, Minister of Foreign Affairs

Li Xiahong, Minister of Rites