Defense Lend-Lease Act, 1731

Defense Lend-Lease Act

Long title	Act to Authorize the Lending or Leasing of Defense Articles to Allies in the Raspur Pact; Among Other Purposes.
Introduced by	Deputy Omarel Canciago, Isles of Caputia, Independent
Extent	Nouvelle Alexandrie
Other legislation
Amendments	None
Related legislation	None

The Defense Lend-Lease Act of 1731 is a legislative act introduced in the 8th Cortes Federales of Nouvelle Alexandrie by Deputy Omarel Canciago, an Independent representative from the Isles of Caputia. The act authorizes the New Alexandrian government, specifically the President of the Government of Nouvelle Alexandrie, to lend or lease defense articles to allied nations within the Raspur Pact.

This legislation is intended to bolster the defense capabilities of allied countries and strengthen regional security in response to increasing geopolitical tensions. The act includes provisions for the management, conditions, and oversight of such defense materials, ensuring that the transfers align with Nouvelle Alexandrie's national defense interests and comply with international cooperative defense agreements.

Key provisions

• General Provisions: Defines "defense articles" broadly, covering a wide range of military and logistical materials.
• Defense Lend-Lease Program: Authorizes the lending or leasing of defense articles to Raspur Pact allies, with a cap of NAX€10 billion écu.
• Conditions and Restrictions: Sets conditions for the return or compensation of the defense articles and outlines potential repayment agreements.
• Termination:Grants the Premier the authority to terminate agreements if terms are violated or if deemed necessary for national interest.
• Reporting Requirements: Mandates quarterly reports to the Federal Assembly on the operation and status of the lend-lease agreements.

Legislative history

• Introduced to the Hopper in 1731 AN; no legislative action yet.

Text

As introduced to the Hopper of the Federal Assembly, 1731

DEFENSE LEND-LEASE ACT, 1731

Ordered, by the National Assembly of Nouvelle Alexandrie,

to be Printed, 1731 AN.

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BE IT ENACTED by the King's Most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Federal Assembly of Nouvelle Alexandrie, in this present 8th Cortes Federales, and by the authority of the same, as follows:-

PART I
GENERAL PROVISIONS.

1. SHORT TITLE.

1. This Act may be cited as the "Defense Lend-Lease Act of Nouvelle Alexandrie".

2. DEFINITIONS.

1. For the purposes of this Act, the term "defense article" means:
   1. any weapon, weapon system, munition, aircraft, vessel, boat, or other implement of war;
   2. any property, installation, commodity, material, equipment, supply, or goods used for the purposes of furnishing military assistance;
   3. any machinery, facility, tool, material, supply, or other item necessary for the manufacture, production, processing, repair, servicing, storage, construction, transportation, operation, or use of any article listed in this subsection.
      

PART II
DEFENSE LEND-LEASE PROGRAM.

3. AUTHORITY TO LEND OR LEASE DEFENSE ARTICLES.

1. Notwithstanding any other law, the President of the Government of Nouvelle Alexandrie (hereafter called "Premier") may, from time to time, when they deem it in the interest of national defense, authorize the Secretary of Defense to lend or lease defense articles to the government of any ally in the Raspur Pact, subject to the provisions of this Act.
2. The aggregate value of defense articles loaned or leased under this Act shall not exceed NAX€10 billion écu at any one time.

4. CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS.

1. Defense articles loaned or leased under this Act shall be returned to Nouvelle Alexandrie upon the termination of the loan or lease, unless otherwise agreed upon by the parties involved or as provided in this section.
2. In the event that the loaned or leased defense articles cannot be returned due to loss, destruction, or irreparable damage, the recipient government shall provide compensation to Nouvelle Alexandrie in the form of:
   1. Monetary payment equivalent to the fair market value of the non-returned articles; or
   2. Replacement of the non-returned articles with defense articles of equal or greater value, subject to the approval of the Premier.
3. Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection 2, the Premier may, at their discretion, enter into separate agreements with the recipient government to establish alternate methods of repayment or replacement for non-returned defense articles. Such agreements may include, but are not limited to:
   1. Provision of goods or services to Nouvelle Alexandrie in lieu of monetary payment or replacement of defense articles;
   2. Establishment of a payment plan or schedule for the gradual reimbursement of the value of non-returned articles;
   3. Waiver of the compensation requirement in exchange for political, economic, or military concessions or assistance from the recipient government.
4. The terms and conditions of any alternate repayment or replacement agreement shall be subject to the approval of the Federal Assembly and shall be included in the quarterly reports submitted by the President under Section 6 of this Act.
5. The recipient government shall not transfer title to or possession of any defense article loaned or leased under this Act without the prior consent of the Premier.
6. The recipient government shall use the defense articles only for purposes consistent with the security interests of Nouvelle Alexandrie and the Raspur Pact.

5. TERMINATION.

1. The Premier may terminate any loan or lease made under this Act if he determines that the recipient government has violated any provision of this Act or that such termination is in the best interest of Nouvelle Alexandrie.
2. In the event of termination, the recipient government shall promptly return all loaned or leased defense articles, or provide compensation as outlined in Section 4, Subsection 2 of this Act.

6. REPORTS TO THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY.

1. The President shall, on a quarterly basis, submit to the Federal Assembly a report detailing the defense articles loaned or leased under this Act, the recipient governments, the terms and conditions of each loan or lease, and any instances of non-return or compensation provided under Section 4, Subsection 2 of this Act.
   

PART III
CLOSING PROVISIONS.

7. COMMENCEMENT AND APPLICATION.

1. This Act shall take effect immediately upon its enactment.
2. This Act shall apply to all of the Federation of Nouvelle Alexandrie.
3. In the event any provision or part of this Act is found to be invalid or unenforceable, only that particular provision or part so found, and not the entire Act, will be inoperative.