Legislative Decree concerning the new regulation of relations between the Canton of Ticino and the Municipality of Campione d'Italia

The commitments contained in the declarations of 19 November 1997 by the Council of State and 22 January 1998 by the Mayor of Campione d'Italia, annexed to this legislative decree, are hereby ratified.

The services of the Canton of Ticino are linked to those of the Municipality of Campione d'Italia mentioned in the aforementioned declaration of the Mayor of this Municipality.

The declarations are subject to revocation with 6 months' notice for the end of each calendar year, and automatic lapse upon the entry into force of the international Convention governing relations between Canton Ticino and the Municipality of Campione d'Italia.

The Municipalities where citizens reside who carry out gainful employment, whether dependent or independent, in Campione d'Italia receive an annual contribution from the Canton

a) of CHF 1500 for a single person who meets the requirements of this article;

b) of CHF 5000 for a family, one member of which meets the requirements of this article.

A resident is considered to be someone who holds a police permit or, in cases where such a permit is not necessary, someone who has their civil domicile in the Municipality, provided all formal requirements connected thereto are met. This service from the Canton is also tied to that of the Municipality of Campione d'Italia.

For the study, design, and construction of the connecting road between the Bissone motorway junction and the border with the enclave, 50% of the expenses shall be borne by the Municipality of Campione d'Italia.

This share of expenses is in addition to the financial commitment charged to the Municipality of Campione d'Italia, as compensation for the services and provisions granted by the Canton pursuant to the declaration referred to in Article 1 of this Legislative Decree.

After the deadlines for exercising the right of referendum have expired, this decree shall enter into force [1] upon publication in the Official Bulletin of Laws and Executive Acts of the Canton of Ticino.

Published in OB 19 98, 130.

[1] Entry into force: May 8, 1998 - OB 1998, 130.