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Article 35 s1ctbn= m (a) No munitions of war or implements of war may be carried in or above the territory of a State in aircraft engaged in international navigation, except by permis- sion of such State. Each State shall determine by regu- lations what constitutes munitions of war or implements of war for the purposes of this Article, giving due con- sideration, for the purposes of uniformity, to such recom- mendations as the International Civil Aviation Organi- zation may from time to time make. (b) Each contracting State reserves the right, for reasons of public order and safety, to regulate or pro- hibit the carriage in or above its territory of articles other than those enumerated in paragraph (a): provided that no distinction is made in this respect between its national aircraft engaged in international navigation and the aircraft of the other States so engaged; and provided further that no restriction shall be imposed which may interfere with the carriage and use on aircraft of appara- tus necessary for the operation or navigation of the air- craft or the safety of the personnel or passengers. Article 36 Phophls0 Each contracting State may prohibit or regulate the use of photographic apparatus in aircraft over its territory. CHAPTER VI INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS AND RECOMMENDED PRACTICES Article 37 Atdooiont Each contracting State undertakes to collaborate ta^rnda nd in securing the highest practicable degree of uniformity in regulations, standards, procedures, and organization in relation to aircraft, personnel, airways and auxiliary services in all matters in which such uniformity will facilitate and improve air navigation. To this end the International Civil Aviation Organiza- tion shall adopt and amend from time to time, as may be necessary, international standards and recommended practices and procedures dealing with: (a) Communications systems and air navigation aids, including ground marking; (b) Characteristics of airports and landing areas; (c) Rules of the air and air traffic control practices; (d) Licensing of operating and mechanical per- sonnel; (e) Airworthiness of aircraft; (f) Registration and identification of aircraft; TREATIES [61 STAT.