**Art. 1 Executive Decree concerning professional marital or partner-seeking mediation for or with persons abroad** Executive Decree concerning professional marital or partner-seeking mediation for or with persons abroad

[1] The Department of Institutions, Cantonal Police, General Services, Authorizations, Trade and Gaming Service, is the competent authority for the application of regulations concerning professional marital mediation or partner search for or with persons abroad.

Application for Authorization

[1] Art. amended by R 7.12.2017; in force since 1.1.2018 - BU 2017, 441; previous amendment: BU 2014, 456.

The application for authorization must be accompanied by the documentation provided for in Article 5 paragraph 3 of the Federal Ordinance concerning professional marital or partner search mediation with or for persons abroad (hereinafter "the Ordinance").

The amendment of the conditions for the issuance of the authorization presupposes a new application.

1 In addition to the minimum security of CHF 10,000.-- for each additional country, the following amounts shall be added

a) European Union countries, CHF 1,000.--

b) other European countries, CHF 3,000.--

c) for all other countries, CHF 5,000.--.

2 If the applicant has caused problems for the authorities or there is a risk that the coverage may not be sufficient, the amounts may be increased.

The applicant must reimburse the administrative costs incurred, up to a maximum of CHF 500.--

Before a revocation decision under Art. 11 of the Federal Ordinance, a warning is generally issued.

1 The Executive Decree concerning marital mediation of December 22, 1999, is repealed.

2 Upon obtaining the approval of the Confederation [2], this decree shall be published in the Official Gazette of Laws and Executive Acts and shall enter into force immediately. [3]

Published in OG 2003, 423.

[2] Federal approval: December 3, 2003 - OG 2003, 424.

[3] Entry into force: December 16, 2003 - OG 2003, 423.