The Holocaust Historiography Project

Partial translation of document 3611-PS

        OFFICIAL GAZETTE OF THE MILITARY COMMANDER IN
                 BELGIUM AND NORTHERN FRANCE

   [VOBL — Verordnungsblatt des Militaerbefehlshabers in
                           Belgien
           und Nordfrankreich] 1940-41, Page 620.

Decree on economic measures against Jews (3rd decree against
                  Jews) dated 31 May 1941.

                           Sec. 17
                     Special Regulations

The Military Commander can forbid the continuation of
business to Jews and firms obligated to register. He can
furthermore order Jews and firms obligated to register. He
can furthermore order Jews and firms obligated to register
to shut down or sell their business as well as to sell
shares or other assets. If these orders are not complied
with within a period to be determined, the Military
Commander can appoint a commissionary administrator for the
execution of the decreed measures.