Art.21 |
ARTICLE XXI |
Art.21.1 |
1. This Convention shall be open for signature at Caracas, Venezuela, by States in the Americas from December 1, 1996, until December 31, 1998. |
Art.21.2 |
2. This Convention is subject to ratification by the Signatories in accordance with their domestic laws and procedures. Instruments of ratification shall be deposited with the Government of Venezuela, which shall be the Depositary. |
Art.22 |
ARTICLE XXII |
Art.22.1 |
1. This Convention shall enter into force ninety days after the date of deposit of the eighth instrument of ratification. |
Art.22.2 |
2. After the Convention has entered into force, it shall be open for accession by States in the Americas. This Convention shall enter into force for any such State on the date of its deposit of an instrument of accession with the Depositary. |