Organization of American States - Trade Unit
Chapter Twenty-Two Final Provisions
Article 2201: Annexes
The Annexes to this Agreement constitute an integral part of
this Agreement.
Article 2202: Amendments
1. The Parties may agree on any modification of or addition to
this Agreement.
2. When so agreed, and approved in accordance with the applicable
legal procedures of each Party, a modification or addition shall
constitute an integral part of this Agreement.
Article 2203: Entry into Force
This Agreement shall enter into force on January 1, 1994, upon
an exchange of written notifications certifying the completion of
necessary legal procedures.
Article 2204: Withdrawal
A Party may withdraw from this Agreement six months after it
provides written notice of withdrawal to the other Parties. If a
Party withdraws, the Agreement shall remain in force for the
remaining Parties.
Article 2205: Accession
1. Any country or group of countries may accede to this Agreement
subject to such terms and conditions as may be agreed between such
country or countries and the Commission and following approval in
accordance with the applicable approval procedures of each country.
2. This Agreement shall not apply as between any Party and any
acceding country or group of countries if, at the time of
accession, either does not consent to such application.
Article 2206: Authentic Texts
The English, French and Spanish texts of this Agreement are
equally authentic.
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