Article 19 of the Constitution of Moldova

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Legal Status of Foreign Citizens and Stateless Persons (1) Foreign citizens and stateless persons shall enjoy similar rights and duties as the citizens of the Republic of Moldova, with the ex ceptions provided by the law. (2) Foreign citizens and stateless persons may be extradited only in compliance with an international covenant, in terms of reciproci ty or on the basis of a decision delivered by a court of law. (3) The right to asylum shall be granted and withdrawn under the law and in compliance with the international treaties to which the Re public of Moldova is a party. [Art. 19 amended by the Law no.1469 -XV of 21.11.02, MO no.169/12.12.02, art. 1290]

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The index files this text under article 19 of the Constitution of Moldova.
The index files it under the chapter heading “CHAPTER I — GENERAL PROVISIONS”.
The row is titled “Legal Status of Foreign Cit izens and Stateless Persons”.
The passage runs to about 114 words.

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