Akoma Ntoso Modelling acts Monica Palmirani CIRSFID – University of Bologna, Law Faculty Fabio Vitali Department of Computer Science University of Bologna

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ACT structure An Act is organized in 6 main blocks:  Cover Page  Preface  Preamble  Clauses (body)  Conclusions Schedules (attachments/ annexes)

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The preface 112th Congress Public Law 61 NOV. 29, STAT. 753 Public Law th Congress

Preface An Act To facilitate the hosting in the United States of the 34th America's Cup by authorizing certain eligible vessels to participate in activities related to the competition, and for other purposes. NOTE: Nov. 29, [H.R. 3321]

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Preamble preamble formula Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Citations  List of other legislation resources that empower the current document Recitals  justifications  motivations Any other subdivision of the preamble THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 100a thereof Preamble

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Strong hierarchical structures SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) 34th america's cup.--The term ``34°America's Cup''-- (A) means the sailing competitions, commencing in 2011, to be held in the United States in response to the

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Conclusions

Conclusion XML fragment Approved November 29, LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R (S. 1759): CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 157 (2011): Nov. 4, considered and passed House. Nov. 17, considered and passed Senate, amended. Nov. 18, House concurred in Senate amendment.

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Example of Ref SEC. 5. ENFORCEMENT. Notwithstanding sections 55102, 55103, and of title 46, United States Code, an Eligibility Certification shall be conclusive evidence to the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security of the qualification of the vessel for which it has been issued to participate in the 34th America's Cup as a competing vessel or a supporting vessel.

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