Article 117: [Suspended entry into force of two basic rights] 1. Law which is inconsistent with paragraph (2) of Article 3 of this Basic Law shall
remain in force until adapted to that provision, but not beyond 31 March 1953.
2. Laws that restrict freedom of movement in view of the present housing shortage
shall remain in force until repealed by a federal law.
Article 118: [New delimitation of Baden and Württemberg] •
Referenda
The division of the territory comprising Baden, Württemberg-Baden and
Württemberg-Hohenzollern into Länder may be revised, without regard to the
provisions of Article 29, by agreement between the Länder concerned. If no
agreement is reached, the revision shall be effected by a federal law, which shall
provide for an advisory referendum.
Article 118a: [New delimitation of Berlin and Brandenburg] The division of the territory comprising Berlin and Brandenburg into Länder may be
revised, without regard to the provisions of Article 29, by agreement between the
two Länder with the participation of their inhabitants who are entitled to vote.
Article 119: [Refugees and expellees] •
Head of government decree power
In matters relating to refugees and expellees, especially as regards their distribution
among the Länder, the Federal Government, with the consent of the Bundesrat, may
issue statutory instruments having the force of law, pending settlement of the
matter by a federal law. In this connection the Federal Government may be
authorised to issue individual instructions in particular cases. Unless time is of the
essence, such instructions shall be addressed to the highest Land authorities.
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