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In accordance with my authority under Annex 10 of the General Framework
Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Article XI of the Bonn
Document, I do hereby decide that the Law on the National Anthem of Bosnia
and Herzegovina enters into force with immediate effect on an interim basis,
until the House of Peoples adopts this law in due form, without amendments
and no conditions attached.
Sarajevo, 25 June 1999
Carlos Westendorp
High Representative
LAW ON THE NATIONAL ANTHEM OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
Article 1
This Law establishes the National Anthem of Bosnia and Herzegovina
(hereafter: the Anthem) and regulates its use as a symbol thereof.
Article 2
The Name of the Anthem of Bosnia and Herzegovina is "The National Anthem of
Bosnia and Herzegovina."
Article 3
The Anthem consists of the musical score attached to this Law as an integral
part thereof.
Article 4
The copyright to the Anthem is the property of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Article 5
The Anthem shall be played:
- At ceremonies for the swearing in of members and senior public officials
of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Council of Ministers of
Bosnia and Herzegovina and its Ministries, the Parliamentary Assembly of
Bosnia and Herzegovina (both Houses), the Constitutional Court of Bosnia and
Herzegovina, the Standing Committee on Military Matters, and the Central
Bank.
- At the opening of a public session of any of the above mentioned
institutions.
- On the occasion of official visits to Bosnia and Herzegovina of Heads of
States or senior representatives of foreign states and international
organisations, as well as of official international competitions and
scientific, artistic, sports and similar gatherings taking place in Bosnia
and Herzegovina. On such occasions the Anthem shall be played prior to any
anthem of foreign visitors or representatives.
- On other occasions, consistent with the Constitution and Laws on Bosnia
and Herzegovina.
Article 6
Disrespect for the Anthem shall be sanctioned by a separate law.
Article 7
This Law shall enter into force on the eighth day after its publication in
the "Official Gazette of Bosnia and Herzegovina".
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