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Citizenship legislation
Cap. 4, s. 28 · Revised Edition 2020
(1) The National Assembly may make provision, not inconsistent with this Part, in respect of citizenship, including
(a) the acquisition of citizenship of Belize by persons who are not eligible or who are no longer eligible to become citizens of Belize under this Part;
(b) revoking the citizenship of any person referred to in section 26 (1) of this
(c) the renunciation by any person of his citizenship of Belize.
(2) Paragraph (a) of subsection (1) of this section shall not be construed as allowing the National Assembly to make legislation for the acquisition of citizenship of Belize by any person who makes a substantial contribution to the economy and/or well-being of Belize or who has rendered distinguished service to Belize.
Amended by: 39 of 2001; 39 of 2001
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