Regulation of Magical Items Act

With the swathe of adventurers in the world of Eurithan, it is only natural that the governing bodies of the world make an attempt to regulate the use of their arsenal. As such, the Regulation of Magical Items, first written during the Wars of the Colossus but in use orally beforehand, has been the bread and butter of protecting those not as fortunate as to own one of these revered trinkets.

Purpose

The purpose of this act is to establish guidelines for the use and regulation of magical items within the authorised jurisdictions.

Document Structure

Clauses

• Section 1: Definitions and Classifications of Magical Items
• Section 2: Registration of Magical Items
• Section 3: Ownership and Responsibility of Magical Items
• Section 4: Permitted use of Magical Items
• Section 5: Enforcement of Regulation
• Section 6: Conditions of Relaxation

Caveats

• Exemption for certain individuals: Certain individuals, such as government officials or authorized agents, may be exempt from the requirement to register their magical items. This exemption may be granted on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to strict oversight.
• Exemption for certain purposes: The use of magical items may be exempt from regulation in certain circumstances, such as for research or educational purposes. These exemptions will be granted on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to strict oversight to ensure that the items are not being misused.
• Limited ownership: The ownership of certain types of magical items may be restricted to certain individuals or organizations. This could include items that are considered especially powerful or dangerous, or items that are culturally or historically significant.
• Penalty for non-compliance: Those who do not comply with the laws and regulations surrounding magical items may face fines, imprisonment, or other penalties. The severity of the penalty will depend on the nature of the offense and the individual circumstances of the case.
• Appeal process: There should be an established appeal process in place for individuals or organizations who feel that they have been unfairly denied ownership or use of a magical item. This process should provide a fair and impartial review of the case to ensure that the laws and regulations are being enforced fairly and consistently.

References

• Registrar of individuals and organizations: A document containing a list of all individuals and organizations that have been approved to possess and use magical items in accordance with the law. This list is to be updated regularly to reflect any changes in registration status.
• Guidelines for the use of magical items: A document providing specific guidelines for the appropriate use of magical items, including any restrictions on their use or requirements for their handling and storage.
• Penalty guidelines: A document outlining the penalties that will be imposed for violations of the law and regulations surrounding magical items. The penalties include fines, imprisonment, or other sanctions depending on the nature of the offense and the individual circumstances of the case.
• Appeals process: A document outlining the procedures for individuals or organizations to appeal a decision regarding their registration status or the use of a magical item. The process is designed to provide a fair and impartial review of the case to ensure that the law and regulations are being enforced fairly and consistently.

Publication Status

This legislative act is publicly accessible and can be obtained through a requisition to local guard authorities or governing bodies.

Legal status

• Geographical scope: The law will apply to all individuals and organizations within the boundaries of the jurisdiction. This could be a specific country, region, or city, depending on the size and complexity of the game world.
• Applicable organizations: The law will apply to all organizations, including businesses, guilds, and other groups, within the jurisdiction that possess or use magical items.
• Applicable individuals: The law will apply to all individuals, including adventurers, scholars, and other individuals, within the jurisdiction who possess or use magical items.
• Extraterritorial application: The law may also apply to individuals or organizations outside of the jurisdiction if they possess or use magical items within the jurisdiction.
• Enforcement: The jurisdiction will have a specialized task force or agency responsible for enforcing the law and regulations surrounding magical items. This task force will have the authority to investigate and prosecute cases of non-compliance within the jurisdiction.

Historical Details

Background

In the past, magical items were often wielded by powerful individuals or organizations to achieve their own ends, regardless of the consequences for others. This led to widespread abuse and misuse of these items, causing significant harm and disruption to society. In response to these issues, the government or other authorities decided to establish a regulatory framework to ensure that magical items were used responsibly and for the benefit of the community.
As part of this regulatory framework, the "Regulation of Magical Items Act" was passed, establishing guidelines for the use and possession of magical items within the jurisdiction. The act established a system for the registration of magical items, as well as a specialized task force to enforce the regulations and ensure compliance.
Over time, the act has been amended and refined to address new challenges and ensure that it remains effective in regulating the use of magical items. Despite some initial resistance, the act has been widely accepted and has contributed to a more stable and just society, where the power of magical items is used for the common good.

History

• Year 1: The law regulating the use of magic items is ratified in order to address issues such as abuse of power, misuse of magic, and potential threats to public safety.
• Year 1: In order to comply with the new law, individuals and organizations possessing magic items are required to register them with the appropriate authorities and obtain a license to use them. This process involved filling out paperwork, paying fees, and undergoing background checks.
• Year 2: Authorities begin to enforce the new law, cracking down on individuals and organizations using magic items without proper registration or licensing. This included arrests, confiscation of illegal magic items, fines, and other penalties.
• Year 3: Some members of the community resisted and objected to the new law, either through disagreement with its provisions or because they felt it impinged on their personal freedoms. This lead to protests, civil unrest, and acts of violence.
• Year 5: As the law became more widely enforced, the majority of individuals and organizations started to comply with its requirements. The use of magic items became more regulated and controlled, leading to changes in the way they are used in society.
• Year 10: The regulation of magic items began to impact the market for these items, either increasing or decreasing their availability and driving changes in their price. This lead to shifts in the power dynamics of the world, as those with access to magic items tended to hold more sway or influence than those without.

Public Reaction

As the law was implemented, different segments of the public began to have different reactions to the law, with some supporting it and others opposing it. This lead to debates, discussions, and some bloody conflict as different groups sought to advance their political positions.

Legacy

• Increased safety and order: The law was extremely effective in curbing the abuse of magic and preventing threats to public safety, it is often remembered as a positive force that helped to maintain order and protect citizens during dark times.
• Suppression of magical creativity: On the other hand, the law has been seen as overly restrictive, remembered as a hindrance to magical innovation and creativity. Some have seen it as a way to stifle the development of new magical techniques or technologies.

Term

The Regulation of Magical Items Act has been in effect since its ratification, and is reviewed once every 100 years. This can be accelerated is the convening council decides that there is a threat or loophole made possible by the wordage used within the document.

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Regulation of Magical Items Act

Section 1: Definitions and Classifications

• "Magical items" refers to any objects imbued with magical powers or abilities, including but not limited to swords, armor, potions, scrolls, and wands. Relations to rarity and or occurrence of magical items shall be defined into categories listed below.
• "Rarity" refers to the typical occurrence of a magical item, and is defined within Appendix 1.1 (see below). In the events of additional rarities being discovered, this list is to be amended by council at time of discovery.
• "Attunement" refers to a magical connection between owner and item, allowing only the attuned individual to access the powers granted by the item.
• "Registered individuals" refers to individuals who have been approved to possess and use magical items in accordance with this act.
• "Registered organizations" refers to organizations that have been approved to possess and use magical items in accordance with this act.

Section 2: Registration

• All magical items must be registered with the appropriate authorities, with relevant taxation based on rarity band to be paid upon registration (see Appendix 2.1).
• Only registered individuals and organisations will be permitted to possess and use magical items. Individuals registered to sanctioned organisations are only permitted to use magical items within the confines of the organisation's grounds and duties.
• The transfer of ownership of a magical item must be documented and approved by the appropriate authorities.
• Provision of trust is to be placed upon vendors of magical items to allow them to report potential threats caused by the sale of magical items.
• Vendors who seek to provide the sale and or manufacture of magical items must be registered with the local governing body or sanctioned organisation (e.g. Royal Guild of Alchemists).

Section 3: Ownership and Responsibilities

• Only registered individuals or organizations will be permitted to own magical items.
• The transfer of ownership of a magical item must be documented and approved by the appropriate authorities. Transfer of ownership between cash vendor and recipient must be done post-authorisation from local authority.
• It shall be noted that the owner of an attunement-based magic item shall be required to maintain the attunement as listed within their registration document. Willful removal of attunement shall be reported to the nearest local authority. In the instances of death or destruction of the item, causing attunement to end, is required to be reported with the appropriate evidence (e.g. certificate of death or remnants of destroyed item).
• It will be within the rights of the individual to exchange possessed magical items with the appropriate agencies in exchange for currency or in trade for another sanctioned magical item.

Section 4: Permitted use of magic items

• The use of magical items is to be strictly regulated and permitted only for approved purposes.
• Misuse of magical items, including using them for personal gain or harm to others, will result in severe penalties detailed in Section 5.
• Magic items may not be used to disrupt the natural order of things. The use of magic items to disrupt the balance of nature or to interfere with the natural order of things is to be met with severe penalties detailed in Section 5.
• Usage of magic items within the confines of warfare will be subject to authorisation from realm authority (i.e. ruling members of government).
• The implementation of a review process for requests to use magic items outside of the established laws and exception criteria will be provided to the public. This will involve the seeking of approval from a designated authority or committee before the at-question magic item is used.

Section 5: Enforcement

• A specialized task force will be responsible for enforcing these laws and regulations surrounding magical items. It is to be the responsibility of the realm governing authority to establish, fund, regulate, and maintain this task force.
• This task force will be granted the authority to wield magic items to complete their duties in the confiscation of illegal magical items and arrest of violators.
• It is to be the responsibility of the task force to maintain files on offenders and keep records up to date in order to upkeep order. Failure to do so shall be met with immediate dismissal and severe financial penalties (see Appendix 3.1).
• Enforcement is encouraged to communicate openly and honestly to individuals in regards to a magical item, in order to educate and advise before being permitted to directly enquire about an individual's intentions when it comes to using magic items. This is to aid in identifying any potential concerns or issues and address them before they become a problem.
• Penalties incurred through the usage or sale of illegal magic items will be correspondent to the penalty guidelines of the local authority. Recommended penalisation for the illicit wholesale, smuggling, or use of unsanctioned magical items can be found in Appendix 3.2.
• It shall be noted that repeated violation of the Regulation of Magical Items Act shall be met with the maximum prison sentance and financial penalty granted by the local authority.

Section 6: Conditions of Relaxation

• Self-defense: Individuals may be permitted the use magic items in self-defense if they are threatened with harm or injury. Defense of others: Individuals may be permitted the use magic items to defend others if they are threatened with harm or injury.
• Law enforcement: Individuals working in law enforcement may be permitted the use magic items to protect the public and uphold the law.
• Military use: Individuals serving in the military may be permitted the use magic items in the course of their duties.
• Emergencies: Individuals may be permitted the use magic items in emergency situations to save lives or prevent harm.
• Approved research: Individuals may be permitted the use magic items for approved research purposes, as long as they do not cause harm or disrupt the natural order of things.
• Religious or ceremonial use: Individuals may be permitted the use magic items for religious or ceremonial purposes, as long as they do not cause harm or disrupt the natural order of things.

Appendix 1.1: Definitions of Rarity and Occurrence

• "Common" shall be the reference for readily available items, with an occurrence of at least, or greater than, 75 in 100.
• "Uncommon" for available items that may be inaccessible to particular vendors but has an occurrence of at least 50 in 100.
• "Rare" shall be in reference to items in circulation but with an occurrence of less than 10 in 100.
• "Very Rare" will define the items primarily unavailable but in market circulation with an occurrence of less than 5 in 100.
• "Legendary" shall define any item with no other occurrence within the market (e.g. uniquely crafted items).

Appendix 2.1 Taxation

• A flat tax rate on all magic items, regardless of their value or rarity, is to be implemented by all governing bodies. This is to be of the value of 50 gold pieces.
• The implementation of a supplemental progressive tax system is to correspond with the noted flat tax. The tax rate will be of greater value as the value and or rarity of the magic item increases. This is to be a tiered system, with different tax rates for different value ranges and or rarity levels (see Appendix 2.2).
• Registration of magic items will be charged at a fee of 10 gold pieces per rarity bracket.

Appendix 2.2 Tax Brackets

Rarity		Tax (as %)		Value (Maximum market value equivalent)		Tax (as value in gp)
Common		10		70		7
Uncommon		20		600		120
Rare		30		20,000		6,000
Very Rare		45		50,000		22,500
Legendary		48		300,000		144,000

Appendix 3.1 Penalties of Negligence

• Those who fail in the duties outlined in this act will be met with immediate dismissal.
• A financial penalty will be enacted upon the negligent individual of up to 60% of yearly income (up to the value of 100,000gp).
• Potential risk of a prison sentence with a maximum duration of 25 years to be advised by an external government body.

Appendix 3.2 Penalties of Breach of Law

• Those found to be in breach of the Regulation of Magical Items Act shall be allowed a grace period of up to 30 days to prepare their case for appeal or court.
• Individuals brought to court are to be treated fairly, with dignity, and without ridicule.
• Individuals found guilty of breach of this act are to be fined in accordance to an amount twice the value of the Tax as Value bracket of the item in offence.
• Individuals found to of have evaded the taxation of magic items will be fined in accordance to the value of the Tax as Value bracket of the item(s) in offence, and be required to pay an additional fine of up to 10,000gp.
• The individual may be required to pay compensation or reparations to the governing authority or individual(s) affected by the breach of this law which is to be determined at trial.
• The accused individual is to be penalised with a maximum prison sentence no greater than 15 years. In special circumstances, this can be waived if the jury or adjudicator in favour of a more severe sentence once a council has been held and met with unanimous agreement.

Appendix 4.1 Amendments

• Amendment 4.1.1 Reduction of Taxation (Sanctioned Guild Members): As within the recent discussions within the council, it is to be noted that those registered with a sanctioned guild whose purpose is focused on the research, creation, and or manufacture of magic items are to be permitted a discount by the local governing body. The assigned task force is to maintain an open communication with individuals aligned with these organisations in order to create a receipt of all wares manufactured. At the end of the audit term, which is to be normalised as quarterly, the receipt of goods manufactured shall be submitted to the local authority for processing. Upon completion of receipt approval, the discount of 25% is to be applied to the outstanding tax value.
• Amendment 4.1.2 Taxation of Consumable Magic Items: Within discussion with the appointed council, it shall be written to amendment that all single-use items manufacture or purchased shall incur a tax equivalent of half of the Tax as Value as opposed to a full incurred cost of a permanent item. This amendment shall apply to all magic items under the definition of potions, ammunition, and miscellaneous consumables.

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Authoring Date

376 ME

Ratification Date

380 ME