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Art.21 |
ARTICLE XXI |
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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. |
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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. |
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Art.22 |
ARTICLE XXII |
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Art.22.1 |
1. This Convention shall enter into force ninety days after the date of deposit of the eighth instrument of ratification. |
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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. |
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Art.24 |
ARTICLE XXIV |
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Art.24.1 |
1. Any Party may propose an amendment to this Convention by providing the Depositary the text of a proposed amendment at least 60 days in advance of the next meeting of the Parties. The Depositary shall promptly circulate any amendment proposed to all the Parties. |
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Art.24.2 |
2. Amendments to this Convention, adopted in accordance with the provisions of Article V(5), shall enter into force when the Depositary has received instruments of ratification from all Parties. |
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Art.27 |
ARTICLE XXVII |
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Art.27.1 |
1. The English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish texts of this Convention are equally authentic. |
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Art.27.2 |
2. The original texts of this Convention shall be deposited with the Government of Venezuela, which shall send certified copies thereof to the Signatory States and to the Parties hereto, and to the Secretary General of the United Nations for registration and publication, pursuant to Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations. |
