Law of Brunant

Brunant's laws date back to the 15th century, with many having been repealed or amended over the centuries. There is no single lawbook; instead, Brunant has a number of tomes published over 500 years with laws pertaining to civil, criminal and social legislation.

Law on Settlement and Settlement Rights
''The Settlement Law was adopted by the Royal Courts in 1537, formally incorporating and codifying the Venetian legislation in use from 1390. This was further amended in 1931.''

Article 1


 * 1) A settlement in Brunant is said to comprise of cities, towns, villages and localities.
 * 2) Said settlements are given a status based on the population residing within its borders and must go through a normal vote in congress to make any change to their respective status.
 * 3) A locality is a settlement with no formal town rights as awarded by the monarch and with a population of no more than 500 to under 1000 people.
 * 4) A locality with more than 500 people may become a settlement should it wish to do so, upon a vote in congress.
 * 5) A locality which acquires a second church may be considered to fall under city status.
 * 6) A locality with less than 10 people loses it's formal status as a locality unless a vote in congress if effectuated.
 * 7) A locality falls under the responsibility of the nearest large town for public and other services in the cities.
 * 8) Localities with over 500 people may be responsible for the majority of their services upon a vote a congress.
 * 9) Localities may elect a mayor to oversee day to day affairs in the locality.
 * 10) Such affairs can include