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Art.13 |
Article XIII |
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Art.13.1 |
1. This Treaty shall be open for signature by: |
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Art.13.1.a |
(a) any member of the South Pacific Forum Fisheries Agency[4]; |
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Art.13.1.b |
(b) any Territory of a Member of the South Pacific Forum Fisheries Agency which has been authorized to sign the Treaty and to assume rights and obligations under it by the Government of the State which is internationally responsible for it. |
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Art.13.2 |
2. This Treaty is subject to ratification by members of the South Pacific Forum Fisheries Agency and the Territories referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article[5]. The instruments of ratification shall be deposited with the depositary. |
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Art.13.3 |
3. This Treaty shall enter into force on the date of deposit of the fourth instrument of ratification[6]. |
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Art.13.4 |
4. This Treaty shall remain open for accession by the members of the South Pacific Forum Fisheries Agency and the Territories referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article. The instruments of accession shall be deposited with the depositary. |
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Art.13.5 |
5. If all of the Parties agree, a State which is not a Party to the South Pacific Forum Fisheries Agency Convention may accede to this Treaty. |
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Art.13.6 |
6. For any member of the South Pacific Forum Fisheries Agency or a State or Territory which ratifies or accedes to the Treaty after the date of deposit of the fourth instrument of ratification, the Treaty shall enter into force on the date of deposit of its instrument of ratification or accession[7]. |
