Changes: Ferengi Trade By-Laws

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The Ferengi Trade By-Laws were the codified code of conduct for Ferengi engaging in commerce within the Ferengi Alliance and, to an unknown extent, with other species.

Unlike the Rules of Acquisition, the By-Laws were very much a legal code. While the Rules were intended to be a philosophical guide to the acquisition of wealth, the By-Laws regulate commerce through strict rules on taxes and trade, as well as ensuring that all business conducted by Ferengi adhered to traditional cultural values. The By-Laws prohibited the forming of unions and any form of commerce with Ferengi females, among other things. However, there was apparently no prohibition on trade with non-Ferengi females. (DS9: "Bar Association", "Family Business", "Ferengi Love Songs")

The By-Laws were strictly enforced by the Liquidators, agents of the Ferengi Commerce Authority. Violation of these laws could result in severe fines, or even the revoking of a Ferengi's rights to conduct business with anyone associated with the Alliance.

Section 105, Sub-Paragraph 10 of the By-Laws, which pertains to the Ferengi Attainment Ceremony, stated that "adult Ferengi males must purchase an apprenticeship from a suitable role model." Upon citing this section of the By-Laws, Nog chose to be Benjamin Sisko's apprentice, and be the first Ferengi in Starfleet. (DS9: "Heart of Stone")

Sub-section 1027, Paragraph 3 of the By-Laws defined the obligation of a Ferengi regarding improper supervision of a family member. Quark was charged by Liquidator Brunt for violating this section of the By-Law, due to the criminal activities conducted by Ishka of earning profit. (DS9: "Family Business")

External link

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-The '''Ferengi Trade By-Laws''' are the codified code of conduct for [[Ferengi]] engaging in commerce within the [[Ferengi Alliance]] and, to an unknown extent, with other species.
+The '''Ferengi Trade By-Laws''' were the codified code of conduct for [[Ferengi]] engaging in commerce within the [[Ferengi Alliance]] and, to an unknown extent, with other species.
-Unlike the [[Ferengi Rules of Acquisition|Rules of Acquisition]], the By-Laws are very much a legal code.  While the Rules are intended to be a philosophical guide to the acquisition of wealth, the By-Laws regulate commerce through strict rules on taxes and trade, as well as ensuring that all business conducted by Ferengi adhere to traditional [[Ferengi#Society and Culture|cultural values]].  The By-Laws prohibit the forming of unions and any form of commerce with Ferengi females, among other things.  However, there is apparently no prohibition trade with non-Ferengi females.
+Unlike the [[Rules of Acquisition]], the By-Laws were very much a legal code. While the Rules were intended to be a philosophical guide to the acquisition of wealth, the By-Laws regulate commerce through strict rules on taxes and trade, as well as ensuring that all business conducted by Ferengi adhered to traditional [[Ferengi#Society and culture|cultural values]]. The By-Laws prohibited the forming of unions and any form of commerce with Ferengi females, among other things. However, there was apparently no prohibition on trade with non-Ferengi females. ({{DS9|Bar Association|Family Business|Ferengi Love Songs}})
-The By-Laws are strictly enforced by the [[Liquidator|Liquidators]], agents of the [[Ferengi Commerce Authority]].  Violation of these laws can result in severe fines, or even the revoking of a Ferengi's rights to conduct business with anyone associated with the Alliance.
+The By-Laws were strictly enforced by the [[Liquidator]]s, agents of the [[Ferengi Commerce Authority]]. Violation of these laws could result in severe fines, or even the revoking of a Ferengi's rights to conduct business with anyone associated with the Alliance.
-Section 105, Sub-Paragraph 10 of the By-Laws pertains to the [[Ferengi Attainment Ceremony]] and states that upon reaching adulthood male Ferengi must purchase an apprenticeship from a suitable role model.
+Section 105, Sub-Paragraph 10 of the By-Laws, which pertains to the [[Ferengi Attainment Ceremony]], stated that "''adult Ferengi males must purchase an [[apprenticeship]] from a suitable role model.''" Upon citing this section of the By-Laws, [[Nog]] chose to be [[Benjamin Sisko]]'s apprentice, and be the first Ferengi in [[Starfleet]]. ({{DS9|Heart of Stone}})
-Sub-section 1027, Paragraph 3 of the By-Laws defines the obligation of a Ferengi regarding oversight and supervision of family members.
+Sub-section 1027, Paragraph 3 of the By-Laws defined the obligation of a Ferengi regarding improper supervision of a family member. [[Quark]] was charged by Liquidator [[Brunt]] for violating this section of the By-Law, due to the criminal activities conducted by [[Ishka]] of earning profit. ({{DS9|Family Business}})
-==References==
+==External link==
+*{{mbeta}}
-* [[DS9]]:
-** "[[Heart of Stone]]"
+[[de:Ferengi-Handelsstatuten]]
-** "[[The Bar Association]]"
+[[Category:Legal documents]]
-** "[[Profit and Lace]]"
+[[Category:Ferenginar]]
-** "[[Ferengi Love Songs]]"
+[[Category:Economics]]