Customary Law (Bikini Atoll) Act 1994.

An Act to declare the customary law with respect to the Iroijlaplap right, title and interest in and to Bikini Atoll.

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This Act declares customary law pursuant to Article X, Section 2 of the Constitution of the Republic of the Marshall Islands in respect of right, title and interest in and to Bikini Atoll in the Ralik Chain. As a result of the circumstances attributed to the long time span of the legacy and influence of foreign domination, the customary law shall, have limited force and effect with respect to specified rights and activities.

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