Cap. 16 Art. 1742Ecclesiastical , , benefices etc. to be governed by canon law.

Saving any other special law in Malta, any ecclesiastical benefice, or perpetual ecclesiastical chaplaincy, or perpetual sacred patrimony or patrimonial subsidy, shall, as regards both the exercise, enjoyment, extinguishment or loss of the right of advowson, whether active or passive, as well as the terms and conditions required in order that they may constitute a title for ordination or be availed of for such purpose, be governed by the canon law for the time being in force in Malta:

Provided that nothing in this article shall affect any right competent to and exercised by the Government with regard to any benefice, chaplaincy, sacred patrimony or patrimonial subsidy.