The Constitution of San Andread

December 19, 2024

Legislation,State Law

Constitution of San Andreas

Preamble: We, the people of San Andreas, to form a more perfect community, establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for San Andreas.

Article I: Governance and Law

Supremacy of the Constitution: The San Andreas Constitution is the supreme law of the land. All citizens must obey it.
Obligation to Obey the Constitution: All citizens must adhere to the principles and laws set forth in this document.
Duty to Pay Taxes: Citizens have a duty to pay taxes.

Article II: Legislative Authorities

San Andreas Department of Justice (DOJ): The DOJ shall have legislative authority over all legal and judicial matters within San Andreas. It shall ensure the enforcement of laws, uphold justice, and protect the rights of citizens. Precedents set by Justices will act as Common Law. The DOJ shall have a Law Enforcement Agency that is responsible for overseeing other law enforcement offices. They are also responsible for preserving the integrity and safety of the State, the Constitution, citizens’ rights, and the laws of the State.
Blaine County: Blaine County shall have legislative authority over its jurisdiction and be responsible for the governance, public services, and local laws that pertain to the residents and operations within Blaine County. The Blaine County Mayor is responsible for the governance of the County’s laws, and the Blaine County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for the County’s public services. The Sheriff shall be appointed by the Blaine County Mayor.
Los Santos County: Los Santos County shall have legislative authority over its jurisdiction and be responsible for the governance, public services, and local laws that pertain to the residents and operations within Santos. The Los Santos County Mayor is responsible for the governance of Los Santos’s laws, and the Los Santos Police Department is responsible for the County’s public services. The Chief of Police shall be appointed by the Los Santos County Mayor.
San Andreas Medical Authority (SAMA): San Andreas shall adhere to healthcare standards established through legislation crafted by our medical professionals. One currently active medical professional will be publicly elected to oversee the operations of the medical authority, representing the interests of all medical factions and working alongside their respective High Command. The authority will be formed consisting solely of other currently active medical professionals. A medical professional is defined as a doctor or mental health professional currently employed by the Los Santos Medical Group or a currently employed member of the Emergency Medical Services. This authority will guide legislation regarding health and its procedures across the state of San Andreas and will be responsible for representing all medical factions fairly.

These jurisdictions will be outlined, as noted on the map¹. The waters and islands surrounding the mainland will be under shared State Jurisdiction. The State of San Andreas may add additional or amend these jurisdictions as needed, including acquiring any outlying undiscovered land. The air will be governed by the jurisdiction it is above, up to 10 miles. Anything above this limit shall be designated authority of the State of San Andreas.

Any areas undesignated to a specific jurisdiction will be considered de facto property of the State of San Andreas, and all municipalities will have equal law enforcement powers on the said territory. The waters surrounding the island and any new or undesignated islands within a twenty-mile radius of the island will be considered a territory of the State of San Andreas if it is not designated on the map.

If both districts (Blaine County and Los Santos) agree on a locally established law, it will be developed as a state-wide law.

The elected positions of Blaine County Mayor, Los Santos County Mayor, and the elected official of the San Andreas Medical Authority shall have a three (3) month period to hold office before elections shall be held again.

The DOJ shall be the mechanism through which public ballot measures, votes, elections, referendums, and any other ballot uses are published and administered to the general public. They will also be responsible to verify the results of elections and appoint public officials into their offices.

Article III: Rights and Freedoms

Right to Assemble: Citizens are free to assemble peacefully, provided it does not hinder the rights of others.
Right to Free Speech and Thought: Citizens are free to express their thoughts and beliefs without censorship or coercion.
Right to Dignity: All citizens shall be treated equally and with respect, free from discrimination.
Right to Information: Citizens have the right to access public information necessary for their well-being.
Right to Vote & Petition: Citizens have the right to present requests, grievances, and proposals to their government.
Right to a Fair Trial and Due Process: All citizens are guaranteed a fair trial and due process of law.
Right to Privacy: Citizens have the right to personal privacy and protection from unwarranted disclosure of private information.
Right to Health and Protection of Others: Citizens have the right to health services and the right to protect themselves and others within reason.
Right to Property: Citizens have the right to own material possessions and land, provided it does not infringe on others and their rights.

Article IV: Social Services

Right to Healthcare: All citizens are eligible for subsidized emergency healthcare, including mental health services.
Right to Free Housing: Citizens are entitled to free housing, which the state provides, starting with the apartments in Little Seoul.
Right to Bear Arms: Citizens with a legal civilian weapons license have the right to bear firearms. No license is needed for melee weapons.