AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES OF THE PREFERENTIAL TRADE AREA FOR EASTERN AND SOUTHERN AFRICAN STATES — Rwanda law | Esheria

AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES OF THE PREFERENTIAL TRADE AREA FOR EASTERN AND SOUTHERN AFRICAN STATES

This article defines key terms used in the agreement.

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Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Instrument
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Status
In force
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Language
mul
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This article defines key terms used in the agreement. The organization has juridical personality and may contract, own or dispose of property, and bring legal proceedings. The Preferential Trade Area’s premises, property, archives and documents are protected by immunity, and it may hold and move funds and currencies, subject to limited waiver and regard for member-state representations. The Preferential Trade Area gets several tax and duty exemptions, but not for public utility service charges, and imported exempt items cannot be sold unless the host state agrees. Member States must give the Preferential Trade Area's official communications favorable treatment and must not censor them; the Preferential Trade Area may use codes and send or receive official correspondence by courier or sealed bags.