**1.** The States members of the International Civil Aviation Organization may become parties to the present Protocol either by:
signature without reservation as to acceptance, or
signature with reservation as to acceptance followed by acceptance, or
acceptance.
**2.** This Protocol shall remain open for signature at Montreal until 16 October 1998 and thereafter at Washington, D.C.
**3.** Acceptance shall be effected by the deposit of an instrument of acceptance with the Government of the United States of America.
**4.** Adherence to or ratification or approval of this Protocol shall be deemed to be acceptance thereof.
Artikel III
Artikel III
Onderdeel van Protocol betreffende de authentieke tekst in zes talen van het op 7 december 1944 te Chicago tot stand gekomen Verdrag inzake de internationale burgerluchtvaart· Vervoersrecht