What's new in Moldovan law: 27 July 2020

Law No. 127

Allowance for families of medical staff who died from COVID-19 infection

The law provides an allowance for the surviving spouse, children and a parent of a medical worker who died after being infected while doing medical work against COVID-19. The law entered into force on 27.07.2020. The amount is calculated from the deceased person's average monthly income and paid from the state budget.

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• In force since 27 Jul 2020

Law No. 123

Amendment to Law No. 71/2020: how grades are calculated for 2020 graduation exams

Law No. 123 of 09.07.2020 amends Law No. 71/2020, which cancelled the national graduation exams for the 2020 session. It sets how grades are calculated for the baccalaureate and for completing lower secondary school, and who receives the diploma or certificate. The law entered into force on 27.07.2020.

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• In force since 27 Jul 2020
• Amends: Law No. 71/2020

Law No. 126

Changes to the Education Code: gymnasium education and age 16

Law No. 126 amends the Education Code No. 152/2014 in several articles. Among the changes, gymnasium education is mentioned alongside primary education in some articles, and the number 18 is replaced with 16 in Articles 13 and 141. The law entered into force on 27.07.2020, the date of publication.

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• In force since 27 Jul 2020
• Amends: Code No. 152/2014

Law No. 86

Law no. 86/2020 governs non-commercial organizations and public utility status

The law sets out how public associations, foundations and private institutions are set up, registered, operate and are wound up. It also sets the procedure for obtaining public utility status, which brings benefits such as tax incentives and state funding. The law entered into force on 27.08.2020.

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• In force since 27 Aug 2020

Law No. 116

Illegal street racing on public roads becomes a criminal offence

The law adds Article 264² to the Criminal Code, punishing unauthorized races, contests or training sessions on public roads and organizing them. Taking part can lead to a fine, unpaid community work, or, with or without a ban on driving for up to 2 years. The law takes effect on 27.07.2020.

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• In force since 27 Jul 2020
• Amends: Code No. 985/2002, Code No. 218/2008

Law No. 120

Civil servants who are elected local officials are outside Article 25(2)(a) of Law 158/2008

The law interprets Article 25 paragraph (2) letter a) of Law No. 158/2008 on the public office and the status of the civil servant. Civil servants who hold an elected local mandate and are not in incompatibility under Article 7 paragraph (1) letters c) and d) of Law No. 768/2000 do not fall under this provision. The law entered into force on 27.08.2020.

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• In force since 27 Aug 2020

Decision No. 164

Încheierea primei sesiuni ordinare a anului 2020

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• In force since 20 Jul 2020