Jan. 4, 1944

Decree of Duce – January 4, 1944-XXII, n. 2 Dispositions on the assets owned by citizens of the Jewish race [Italy]: ” … Art. 1 The Italian citizens of Jewish race or considered as such in accordance with art. 8 of Decree Law 17 November 1938, n. 1728, even if they have got the measure of discrimination in art. 14 of the decree law, as well as foreigners of Jewish race, although not residing in Italy, can not in the State: a) be the owners, in whole or in part, or managers, in any capacity, in businesses of all nature, neither of these companies have managed nor assume however the office of director or auditor; b) to own land or to buildings and their appurtenances; c) possess titles, values, credits and rights of any partnership species, nor be owners of other movable property of any kind. … This decree will come into force on the day of its publication in the Official Gazette of Italy. From Headquarters, this day January 4, 1944-XXIL. [Mussolini] Fifth, The Keeper: Pisenti. Registered at the Court of Auditors Jan. 10, 1944 XXII- Government Acts – Reg. 2, sheet 14. …” [Editor’s note: Google translated from Italian on 8/2015.]
“The Anti-Jewish Laws of Fascist Italy,” CDEC, Foundation Center of Contemporary Jewish Documentation, Accessed online 8/26/2015