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Executive Notice 44-2

As of this day in the year 3XXX, all Devil Fruits are hereby outlawed by the World Government. Henceforth, anyone caught with the unauthorized possession of any Devil Fruits or have engaged in the trade thereof, or have associated with those in possession of Devil Fruits shall be summarily tried and executed. Any individuals who have consumed a Devil Fruit and have gained its curse, inter alia any abnormal behaviors or physical aberrations, shall be reported to the Marine Corps immediately.

The Marine Corps are hereby authorized by the World Government to take any steps as may be deemed necessary to enforce compliance with the restrictions applicable to each Military area hereinabove authorized to be designated.

In cases of emergency, targets are to be executed on sight.


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