Article 4: Civil law in time

1. Civil laws shall have no retroactive effect and shall apply to relations arising after their entry into force. 2. In relation to relations arising prior to the enactment of a civil law act, it shall apply to rights and obligations under the Covenant. The relationship of the parties to a treaty concluded prior to the enactment of an act of civil law is governed by article 422 of the present Code. Yes, sir.