There are many Leges et Edicta (Laws and Edicts) that bind the Censores in the conduct of their duties. The essential difference between Laws and Edicts are that Laws are voted by the public assemblies (Comitia Centuriata) and Edicts are issued by serving magistrates. The list of links below covers the most of the main laws and edicts that currently affect the office of Censor. This list is not exhaustive, as the office of Censor requires constant interpretation of the Nova Roman Constitution in addition to the leges and edicta in effect. The list merely reflects some of the most important to the Censor.

To make the data more meaningful, we've attempted to very briefly describe the significance of each link to the Censorial office. (Lex=law, leges=laws) Please follow the links to the Tabularium section of the Nova Roma web site for further information on the specific leges.

NOTE:  As alluded to previously, many edicts have been superseded by leges. In this case, we will only address the current law as it supersedes edicta previously in effect. 

• Lex Vedia de Privatus Rebus 
  The Lex Vedia, or "privacy lex" addresses how provincial magistrates and other Nova Roman officials may obtain private information on citizens. Such information includes (but is not limited to,) phone numbers, e-mail addresses, physical addresses, etc. This law ammends the original 'privacy lex' that was in effect and essentially provides additional means and conditions for Nova Roman officials to obtain information deemed private or confidential.
  

• Lex Vedia de Assidui Et Capiti Censi
  This lex affects the Censores primarily in the area of tribes and centuries. It provides a means of classifying citizens based on taxpayer contribution. (Or, lack thereof.)
  

• Lex Cornelia et Maria de Mutandis Nominibus
  The infamous "name change edict" This affects the Censores in how they deal with citizen naming conventions, name changes and corrections and other issues affecting nomen.
  

• Lex Cornelia et Maria de civitate eiuranda
  The 'resignation edict.' This Lex, like the 'de Mutandis Nominibus' above was originally a Censorial Edict that was in effect. It was later brought to the Comitia Centurita for approval into law. This Lex describes citizenship resignation and reinstatement and many related issues.
  

• Lex Vedia de civitatis petitionibus inter suffragia
  The 'Censores can't approve citizenship applications while a vote is in progress' law.' This law affects the citizenship approval process in that Censores are barred by law from approving any citizenship applications during formal periods of voting.
  

• Lex Vedia Centuriata
  The 'century allotment/classification' law. This greatly affects how the Censores allot citizens to tribes and centuries. It has several ammendments and should be read in conjunction with the ammended leges for the full context.
  

• Lex Vedia Senatoria
  Describes the criteria for the Censores to add officials to the Senatorial roles.
  

• Paterfamilias Response Edict
  Describes the process for handling citizenship applications for scenarios in which Paterfamilias or Materfamilias of a Gens in which a new applicant seeks membership fails to respond to timely inquiries from the Censores.
  

• Ordo Equester Application Edict
  Describes the requirements for citizen applicants to be added to the Ordo Equester and to have the right to list and sell products and services in the name of Nova Roma.
  

• Citizenship Honesty Edict
  Describes punishment for citizens or citizenship applicants that intentionally lie or place false information on their citizenship application.
  

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