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3. LAWS ENACTED IN THE SAR WILL, AS NOW, HAVE TO BE PASSED BY THE LEGISLATURE, OR UNDER ITS AUTHORITY IN THE FORM OF DELEGATED LEGISLATION. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE BASIC

LAW SUCH LAWS MAY AMEND THE LAWS OF HONG KONG CARRIED OVER IN 1997. AFTER ENACTMENT, LAWS WILL HAVE TO BE REPORTED TO THE STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE NPC FOR THE RECORD.

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