Source: J. Noakes & G. Pridham, Documents on Nazism 1919-1945, (London, 1974), pp.194-195.
The Reichstag has passed the following law, which is, with the approval of the Reichsrat, herewith promulgated, after it has been established that it satisfies the requirements for legislation altering the Constitution. Article 1. In addition to the procedure for the passage of legislation outlined in the Constitution, the Reich Cabinet is also authorised to enact Laws. This applies equally to the laws referred to in Article 85, paragraph 2, and Article 87 of the Constitution. Article 2. The national laws enacted by the Reich Cabinet may deviate from the Constitution provided they do not affect the position of the Reichstag and the Reichsrat. The powers of the President remain unaffected. Article 3. The national laws enacted by the Reich Cabinet shall be prepared by the Chancellor and published in the official gazette. They come into effect, unless otherwise specified, upon the day following their publication. Articles 68-77 of the Constitution do not apply to the laws enacted by the Reich Cabinet. Article 4. Treaties of the Reich with foreign states, which concern matters of domestic legislation do not require the consent of the bodies participating in legislation. The Reich Cabinet is empowered to issue the necessary provisions for the implementing of these treaties. Articles 5. This law comes into effect on the day of its publication. It ceases to be valid on 1 April 1937: it also ceases to be valid if the present Reich Cabinet is replaced by another.
