Introductory Act to the Federal Act on Debt Collection and Bankruptcy (EG SchKG) - Debt Collection District (EGSCHKG)

1. The canton of Appenzell I.Rh. constitutes a debt collection district for the execution of debt enforcement.

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2. The seat of the authority responsible for debt enforcement is Appenzell.

1. The Canton of Appenzell I.Rh. forms a bankruptcy district for the execution of bankruptcies.

2. The seat of the authority responsible for bankruptcy matters is in Appenzell.

1. The Cantonal Commission elects the head of the office responsible for debt enforcement and the head of the office responsible for bankruptcy, as well as the necessary deputies.

2. In the event of the inability or recusal of the debt enforcement and bankruptcy officials and their deputies, the Cantonal Commission appoints an extraordinary deputy.

3. The office responsible for debt enforcement and bankruptcy may involve other persons as auxiliary staff.

1. Depository Institution pursuant to Art. 24 of the DEBA is the Appenzeller Cantonal Bank.

1. The Supervisory Authority within the meaning of Article 13 paragraph 1 of the Debt Enforcement and Bankruptcy Act (SchKG) consists of three members of the Cantonal Court, who are appointed by the court for each term of office.

1. Competent Authority for Rejecting the Transfer of Existing Assets in the Event of Termination of Official Liquidation pursuant to Article 230a Paragraphs 3 and 4 of the Swiss Debt Enforcement and Bankruptcy Act (SchKG) is the Department of Finance.

1. For mortgage titles under old law, the collateral is liable for the promissory note as written, as well as for two overdue annual interests and the current interest.

1. The authority responsible for debt enforcement is also required to maintain the registers of retention of title and the livestock mortgage records.

1. The enforcement and bankruptcy officers, as well as their deputies, must report enforcement and bankruptcy offenses to the competent investigative authorities.

1. For the proceedings before the cantonal judicial bodies, the relevant provisions of the civil procedure legislation shall apply.

1. Complaints within the meaning of Art. 17 of the Swiss Debt Enforcement and Bankruptcy Act (SchKG) must be submitted in writing to the supervisory authority. The procedure is governed by the Administrative Court Act, unless federal law provides otherwise. A hearing of the parties generally does not take place.

1. Claims against the Canton within the meaning of Art. 5 paras. 1 and 4 of the Debt Collection and Bankruptcy Act (SchKG) must be asserted through civil proceedings.

2. The Canton reserves the right to take recourse against persons within the meaning of Art. 5 paras. 1 and 3 of the Debt Collection and Bankruptcy Act (SchKG).

1. This Act shall enter into force on January 1, 1997, following its adoption by the Landsgemeinde, subject to approval by the Confederation. With its entry into force, all provisions that contradict this Act shall be repealed.