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Regulation on Priests in Holland Sectarian Declarations
Proceedings from the States of Holland regulate Catholic clergy. Priests must declare in writing and obtain a license to perform sacraments or face 300 florins fine and a year in prison on first offence. second offence same fine and imprisonment. Rome priests on duty must declare within one month. those refused face banishment. Forfeitures to informers and local officials withaya oversight. Licences to be registered by magistrates. penalties for using papal orders without disclosure. No new churches or enlarged stations without consent. measures to prevent public Catholic displays and pilgrimages. Clergy receiving foreign day-bills must present originals to authorities for 15 days before use, with penalties. Their oversees aim to keep Catholic influence in check across towns and villages.