# The Bahamas Independence Order 1973, Paragraph 6: Persons born in The Bahamas after 9th July 1973


Every person born in The Bahamas after 9th July 1973 shall become a citizen of The Bahamas at the date of his birth if at that date either of his parents is a citizen of The Bahamas.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1973/1080/schedule/1/paragraph/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/bahamas-independence-order-1973/schedule-1/paragraph-6
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