| Constitution of the State of Yap | |
|---|---|
| Constitution | |
| Signed | 1982 |
| Commenced | January 1, 1983 |
| Effective | December 24, 1982 |
| Status: Current legislation | |
The Constitution of the State of Yap, one of the four states of the Federated States of Micronesia, is the fundamental legal text of the State of Yap. It was adopted in 1982, promulgated on December 24 of the same year and came into force on January 1, 1983. Amendments were adopted by referendum and promulgated on November 24, 2006. The constitution comprises 15 articles. It can be consulted in English on the website of the Supreme Court of the Federated States of Micronesia.[1]