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Public Disclosure Act No. 12 of 1976.

Country/Territory
Bahamas
Document type
Legislation
Date
1976
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to make provision for the public disclosure of the assets, income and liabilities of persons in public life and for matters incidental thereto or connected therewith.
Subject
General
Keyword
Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Liability/compensation Governance Institution Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Entry into force notes
This Act shall enter into force on 3 January 1977.
Abstract

This Act lays down provisions on the establishment of the Public Disclosure Commission; duty of members of Commission and public servants, including Senators and Members of Parliament, to furnish declaration of assets, income and liabilities; the content of declaration; and offences and penalties. This Act shall apply to the member of the Commission; public appointee or class of public appointee; or public officer or class of public officer. Making any false statement in the declaration of assets, income and liabilities is accepted as an offence under this Act.

Full text
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