What's new in Moldovan law: 13 August 2021

Decision No. 5161

Prelungirea termenului degrevării de atribuțiile de la locul de muncă permanent și convocării unor membri ai consiliilor electorale de circumscripție, constituite pentru organizarea și desfășurarea alegerilor parlamentare anticipate din 11 iulie 2021, precum și a termenului de activitate pentru persoanele din cadrul aparatelor acestora

• Central Electoral Commission
• In force since 14 Jul 2021

Decision No. 5177

Release period for district electoral council members changed to 20 July 2021

The Central Electoral Commission amended decision No. 5161/2021 on members of district electoral councils set up for the early parliamentary elections of 11 July 2021. The period for release from permanent work and for the activity of staff in their apparatuses changes from 22 July 2021 to 20 July 2021 inclusive. The decision entered into force on the day it was adopted, 19 July 2021.

• Central Electoral Commission
• In force since 19 Jul 2021
• Amends: Decision No. 5161/2021

Decision No. 44

Court of Accounts approves audit report on financial statements of the health sector modernization operation

The Court of Accounts approved the audit report on the financial statements of the Operation "Modernization of the Health Sector in the Republic of Moldova" closed on 31 December 2020. The auditors found that the statements give a true and fair view in all material respects. The decision entered into force on 13.08.2021.

• Court of Accounts
• In force since 13 Aug 2021

Order No. 567

Aprobarea Listei indicatorilor de performanţă a activităţii instituţiei medico-sanitare publice și modului de evaluare a îndeplinirii acestora

• Ministerul Sănătății, Muncii și Protecției Sociale
• Repealed

Decision No. 38

Court of Accounts approved audit of foreign ministry public procurement for 2019-2020

The Court of Accounts approved an audit report on the compliance of public procurement at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration for 2019-2020. The audit found several shortcomings, including planning that was not always based on real needs and a working group operating under internal rules that need to be developed. The decision took effect on 13.08.2021, the date of publication in the Official Monitor.

• Court of Accounts
• In force since 13 Aug 2021

Decision No. 41

Court of Accounts publishes audit of the National Regional Development Strategy 2016-2020

The Court of Accounts approved an audit report on the performance of the National Regional Development Strategy for 2016-2020. Of 44 actions, 28 were fully completed, 11 partially and 5 not completed. The decision entered into force on 13.08.2021, and the named ministry and agencies must respond and inform the Court within 12 months.

• Court of Accounts
• In force since 13 Aug 2021

Decision No. 5157

Central Electoral Commission publishes campaign finance reports for 11 July 2021 election

The Central Electoral Commission took note of the income and spending reports of electoral contestants as of 25 June 2021, for the early parliamentary elections of 11 July 2021. The decision sends the list of individual donors to the State Fiscal Service to check where the donations came from. The decision entered into force on 06.07.2021.

• Central Electoral Commission
• In force since 6 Jul 2021

Decision No. 5160

CEC notes campaign finance reports for 11 July 2021 elections as of 2 July

The Central Electoral Commission took note of the income and expenditure reports of electoral contestants as of 2 July 2021, for the early parliamentary elections of 11 July 2021. It warned the Political Party "Noi" about the reporting deadline and the Electoral Bloc "RENATO USATÎI" for exceeding the limit on cash donations. The decision took effect on 14.07.2021.

• Central Electoral Commission
• In force since 14 Jul 2021

Decision No. 5176

Rapoartele privind veniturile și cheltuielile concurenților electorali în campania electorală pentru alegerile parlamentare anticipate din 11 iulie 2021, la situația din 9 iulie 2021

• Central Electoral Commission
• In force since 18 Jul 2021

Decision No. 5180

CEC sets the number of MP seats for each electoral contestant in the 11 July 2021 elections

The Central Electoral Commission set how many seats in the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova go to each electoral contestant that passed the minimum representation threshold after the early elections of 11 July 2021. The decision took effect on 19.07.2021. It can be challenged within 3 calendar days at the Chișinău Court of Appeal.

• Central Electoral Commission
• In force since 19 Jul 2021

Decision No. 5184

Central Electoral Commission finds some parties did not file H1 2021 financial reports

The Central Electoral Commission found that some political parties did not submit their financial management reports for the first half of 2021, and others filed late or in an incomplete form. Officials responsible in those parties will be summoned to draw up contravention reports. The decision took effect on its adoption date, 28.07.2021.

• Central Electoral Commission
• In force since 28 Jul 2021

Ruling No. 25/165

Audiovisual Council rejects broadcasting licence application for Free TV-FTV

By Decision No. 25/165 of 9 July 2021, the Audiovisual Council rejected the application of KSA MEDIA PRO SRL for a broadcasting licence for the Free TV-FTV television channel. Council members pointed to unclear media service structure and editorial project details, and to unanswered questions. The decision took effect on the day it was adopted.

• Consiliul Audiovizualului
• In force since 9 Jul 2021

Order No. 39

Modificarea Anexei nr. 3 la Ordinul directorului Serviciului de Informații și Securitate al Republicii Moldova nr. 14 din 28 martie 2019

• Serviciul de Informații și Securitate
• In force since 13 Aug 2021
• Amends: Order No. 14/2019

Decision No. 5143

35 interpreters registered for OSCE/ODIHR at the 11 July 2021 parliamentary elections

The Central Electoral Commission registered 35 people as interpreters from the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (OSCE/ODIHR) for the early parliamentary elections of 11 July 2021. The decision entered into force on the date of adoption, 6 July 2021, and was published in the Official Gazette on 13 August 2021.

• Central Electoral Commission
• In force since 6 Jul 2021

Decision No. 5144

Six ENEMO interpreters registered for the 11 July 2021 early parliamentary elections

The Central Electoral Commission registered six people as interpreters from the European Network of Election Monitoring Organizations (ENEMO) for the early parliamentary elections of 11 July 2021. The decision takes effect on the date of adoption, 06.07.2021. The list of names is in the annex to the decision.

• Central Electoral Commission
• In force since 6 Jul 2021

Decision No. 5148

15 interpreters from the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly registered for the 11 July 2021 elections

The Central Electoral Commission registered 15 people as interpreters from the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe for the early parliamentary elections of 11 July 2021. The names are listed in the annex to the decision. The decision took effect on the day it was adopted, 6 July 2021.

• Central Electoral Commission
• In force since 6 Jul 2021

Decision No. 5158

CEC revokes decisions on local referendum to recall Dancu village mayor

The Central Electoral Commission revoked eight decisions adopted to organize a local referendum to recall the mayor of Dancu village, Hâncești district, scheduled for 11 July 2021. The stated basis is the 24 June 2021 decision of the Chișinău Court of Appeal, which annulled Dancu village council decisions nr. 2/7 of 20 May and nr. 3/2 of 7 June 2021. The decision takes effect on the date of adoption, 6 July 2021.

• Central Electoral Commission
• In force since 6 Jul 2021

Decision No. 5178

Totalizarea rezultatelor alegerilor parlamentare anticipate din 11 iulie 2021

• Central Electoral Commission
• In force since 19 Jul 2021

Decision No. 5179

Excluderea partidelor și altor organizații social-politice, blocului electoral și candidatului independent din procesul de atribuire a mandatelor de deputat în Parlamentul Republicii Moldova, care nu au trecut pragul minim de reprezentare la alegerile parlamentare anticipate din 11 iulie 2021

• Central Electoral Commission
• In force since 19 Jul 2021

Decision No. 5181

Central Electoral Commission assigns parliament seats after the 11 July 2021 early elections

The Central Electoral Commission decided to assign Parliament of the Republic of Moldova seats to electoral contestants based on the results of the early parliamentary elections of 11 July 2021. Candidates who were not elected are declared substitute candidates. The decision took effect on its adoption date, 19.07.2021.

• Central Electoral Commission
• In force since 19 Jul 2021

Disposition No. 103

Government changes five members of the National Prize Award Commission

The Government changed the nominal composition of the National Prize Award Commission, set by Provision No. 48-d/2021. Five positions on the commission were replaced with other people, including the chair and vice chair. The provision entered into force on 13.08.2021.

• Government
• In force since 13 Aug 2021
• Amends: Disposition No. 48-d/2021

Disposition No. 108

Sergiu Paiu ends his term as head of the General Police Inspectorate from 16.08.2021

The Government ordered that Sergiu Paiu stop serving as head of the General Police Inspectorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs from 16 August 2021, based on his request. The order can be challenged at the Chisinau Court within 30 days of notification.

• Government
• In force since 16 Aug 2021

Ruling No. 25/166

Audiovisual Council revises conditions of three cable retransmission licences

The Audiovisual Council accepted applications from three companies that run cable TV studios and revised the conditions of their retransmission licences. Each operator has an approved list of retransmitted TV channels, and their earlier offers are declared invalid. The decision entered into force on 09.07.2021.

• Consiliul Audiovizualului
• In force since 9 Jul 2021

Ruling No. 25/167

Withdrawal of the retransmission license of ARSACO SRL for the AS-TV studio

The Audiovisual Council granted the request of ARSACO SRL and withdrew Retransmission Authorization series AB no. 000222 of 17.05.2016, issued for the AS-TV television studio. The authorization is declared invalid, and the decision takes effect on the date of adoption, 09.07.2021.

• Consiliul Audiovizualului
• In force since 9 Jul 2021

Ruling No. 28/184

Retransmission licence of “New Alliance Net Studio” in Vadul lui Vodă withdrawn

The Audiovisual Council granted the request from REPROMON TV SRL to withdraw retransmission licence series AB no. 000277 of 23.10.2020, issued for the television studio “New Alliance Net Studio”. The licence is declared invalid. The decision takes effect on 28.07.2021, the date it was adopted.

• Consiliul Audiovizualului
• In force since 28 Jul 2021

Ruling No. 28/187

Audiovisual Council approves its activity report for Q2 2021

The Audiovisual Council approved, through Decision No. 28/187 of 28.07.2021, its report on activity in the second quarter of 2021. The report will be published on the institution's website, and the decision in the Official Monitor and on the Council's website. The decision entered into force on 13.09.2021.

• Consiliul Audiovizualului
• In force since 13 Sept 2021

Decision No. 5139

Nine Romanian international electoral experts accredited for the 11 July 2021 elections

The Central Electoral Commission accredited nine people from the Romanian Permanent Electoral Authority as international electoral experts. They will monitor the early parliamentary elections of 11 July 2021. The decision took effect on 6 July 2021 and was published in the Official Monitor on 13 August 2021.

• Central Electoral Commission
• In force since 6 Jul 2021
• Individual decision

Decision No. 5140

Accreditation of 24 international observers for the 11 July 2021 early parliamentary elections

The Central Electoral Commission accredited 24 people as international observers from the Interparliamentary Assembly of CIS member states. They were to monitor the early parliamentary elections of 11 July 2021 at polling stations set up abroad. The decision took effect on the date of adoption, 06.07.2021.

• Central Electoral Commission
• In force since 6 Jul 2021
• Individual decision

Decision No. 5141

Twelve European Parliament observers accredited for the 11 July 2021 early elections

The Central Electoral Commission accredited 12 people from the European Parliament as international observers. They will monitor the early parliamentary elections of 11 July 2021 and act under the legislation of the Republic of Moldova. The decision took effect on the date of adoption, 6 July 2021.

• Central Electoral Commission
• In force since 6 Jul 2021
• Individual decision

Decision No. 5142

One NDI-linked observer removed from accredited list for the 11 July 2021 elections

The Central Electoral Commission amends decision no. 5054 of 22 June 2021 and reduces the number of accredited observers from 18 to 17. Potlog Cristina is removed from the list, and the public association must return accreditation card no. 01178. The decision took effect on the date of adoption, 6 July 2021.

• Central Electoral Commission
• In force since 6 Jul 2021
• Amends: Decision No. 5054/2021

Decision No. 5145

Four national observers accredited for the early elections of 11 July 2021 abroad

The Central Electoral Commission accredited four national observers from the Political Party "Partidul Acțiunii Comune-Congresul Civic". They will monitor the early parliamentary elections of 11 July 2021 at polling stations set up abroad. The decision took effect on the date of adoption, 06.07.2021.

• Central Electoral Commission
• In force since 6 Jul 2021
• Individual decision

Decision No. 5146

11 national observers from PACE accredited for early elections of 11 July 2021 abroad

The Central Electoral Commission accredited 11 people from the Political Party Home Build Europe "PACE" as national observers. They will monitor the early parliamentary elections of 11 July 2021 at polling stations set up abroad. The decision took effect on the date it was adopted, 6 July 2021.

• Central Electoral Commission
• In force since 6 Jul 2021
• Individual decision

Decision No. 5147

National observers accredited for the 11 July 2021 early elections at polling stations abroad

The Central Electoral Commission accredited 13 people as national observers from the Democrația Acasă Political Party. They will monitor the early parliamentary elections of 11 July 2021 at polling stations set up abroad. The decision took effect on the date of adoption, 06.07.2021.

• Central Electoral Commission
• In force since 6 Jul 2021
• Individual decision

Decision No. 5149

CEC accredits 48 observers from the Action and Solidarity Party for overseas elections

The Central Electoral Commission accredited 48 people as national observers from the Political Party Action and Solidarity Party. They will monitor the early parliamentary elections of 11 July 2021 at polling stations set up abroad. The decision entered into force on 06.08.2021.

• Central Electoral Commission
• In force since 6 Aug 2021
• Individual decision

Decision No. 5150

Eight Polish observers accredited for the 11 July 2021 early parliamentary elections

The Central Electoral Commission accredited eight people from the Senate of the Republic of Poland as international observers. They will monitor the early parliamentary elections of 11 July 2021. The decision took effect on the day it was adopted, 6 July 2021.

• Central Electoral Commission
• In force since 6 Jul 2021
• Individual decision

Decision No. 5151

Five observers from the Polish Senate accredited for the 11 July 2021 early parliamentary elections

The Central Electoral Commission accredited five persons from the Senate of the Republic of Poland as international observers. They will monitor the early parliamentary elections of 11 July 2021 and work under the legislation of the Republic of Moldova. The decision entered into force on the day it was adopted, 6 July 2021.

• Central Electoral Commission
• In force since 6 Jul 2021
• Individual decision

Decision No. 5159

Six OSCE/ODIHR international observers accredited for the 11 July 2021 early parliamentary elections

The Central Electoral Commission accredited six people as international observers from the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights. They will monitor the early parliamentary elections of 11 July 2021. The decision took effect on 07.07.2021. The accredited persons will work under the legislation of the Republic of Moldova.

• Central Electoral Commission
• In force since 7 Jul 2021
• Individual decision

Decree No. 131

Three advisers to the President of the Republic of Moldova dismissed from office

The President of the Republic of Moldova issued a decree dismissing three advisers from the President's Cabinet from 9 August 2021, based on their resignation requests. The decree took effect on the date of issue and was published in Monitorul Oficial no. 196 on 13.08.2021.

• President of the Republic of Moldova
• In force since 9 Aug 2021
• Individual decision

Disposition No. 104

Vadim Gumene appointed State Secretary of the Ministry of Economy

The Government appointed Mr. Vadim Gumene as State Secretary of the Ministry of Economy. The appointment applies from 13 August 2021. The order can be challenged at the Chișinău Court within 30 days of notification.

• Government
• In force since 13 Aug 2021
• Individual decision

Disposition No. 105

Igor Curov dismissed as State Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Social Protection

The Government has ordered the dismissal of Igor CUROV from the post of State Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Social Protection, effective 16 August 2021, based on his resignation request. The order can be challenged at the Chisinau Court within 30 days of its communication.

• Government
• In force since 16 Aug 2021
• Individual decision

Disposition No. 106

End of service for the Defence Ministry's secretary general

The Government decided to end the service relationship of Rostislav Rotari as secretary general of the Ministry of Defence, effective 20 August 2021. The basis is his resignation request. The order can be challenged at the Chișinău Court within 30 days of notification.

• Government
• In force since 20 Aug 2021
• Individual decision

Disposition No. 107

Alexandru Oprea appointed State Secretary of the Ministry of Internal Affairs

The Government ordered the appointment of Mr. Alexandru OPREA as State Secretary of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The appointment applies from 13 August 2021. The order can be challenged at the Chișinău Court within 30 days of notification.

• Government
• In force since 13 Aug 2021
• Individual decision

Disposition No. 109

Adriana Cazacu-Țigaie appointed State Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Research

The Government appointed Ms Adriana CAZACU-ȚIGAIE as State Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Research. The appointment applies from 16 August 2021. The order may be challenged at the Chișinău Court within 30 days of communication.

• Government
• In force since 16 Aug 2021
• Individual decision

Disposition No. 110

Valentina Tapeș released from her post as state secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Regional Development and Environment

The Government issued Order No. 110 of 12.08.2021, which releases Ms Valentina Tapeș from the post of state secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Regional Development and Environment. The release takes effect on 16 August 2021, based on her resignation request. The order can be challenged at the Chișinău Court within 30 days of notification.

• Government
• In force since 16 Aug 2021
• Individual decision

Disposition No. 111

Vasile Cușca dismissed as state secretary of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Social Protection

The Government dismissed Mr. Vasile Cușca from the post of state secretary of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Social Protection, effective 12 August 2021, based on his resignation request. The order can be challenged at the Chișinău Court within 30 days of notification.

• Government
• In force since 12 Aug 2021
• Individual decision

Disposition No. 112

Octavian Rău dismissed as director of ANRCETI

The Government has ordered the dismissal of Mr. Octavian Rău from his post as director of the National Agency for Regulation in Electronic Communications and Information Technology, based on his resignation request. The dismissal takes effect on 26 August 2021. The order can be challenged at the Chișinău Court within 30 days of notification.

• Government
• In force since 26 Aug 2021
• Individual decision

Disposition No. 113

Eremei Priseajniuc reinstated as director general of the Medicines and Medical Devices Agency

The Government cancelled the order that had dismissed Eremei Priseajniuc from his post. He is reinstated as director general of the Medicines and Medical Devices Agency from 12 August 2021. The Agency must pay his salary for the forced absence from 11.11.2020 to 12.08.2021.

• Government
• In force since 12 Aug 2021

Disposition No. 114

Silvia Cibotari released from post as Director General of the Medicines and Medical Devices Agency

The Government ordered the release of Ms Silvia Cibotari from the post of Director General of the Medicines and Medical Devices Agency, effective 12 August 2021. The order was issued to enforce the Chisinau Court (Rîșcani headquarters) ruling of 8 July 2021. The order can be challenged at the Chisinau Court within 30 days of notification.

• Government
• In force since 12 Aug 2021
• Individual decision

Disposition No. 115

Eremei Priseajniuc released from the post of director general of the Medicines and Medical Devices Agency

The Government ordered the release of Mr. Eremei Priseajniuc from the post of director general of the Medicines and Medical Devices Agency. The release takes effect from 12 August 2021, based on his resignation request. The order can be challenged at the Chisinau Court within 30 days of notification.

• Government
• In force since 12 Aug 2021
• Individual decision

Disposition No. 116

Lina Gudima appointed deputy director general of the Medicines and Medical Devices Agency

The Government appointed Ms Lina Gudima as deputy director general of the Medicines and Medical Devices Agency. The appointment takes effect from 13 August 2021. The order can be challenged at the Chisinau Court within 30 days of notification.

• Government
• In force since 13 Aug 2021
• Individual decision

Disposition No. 117

Iurie Prisacari dismissed as head of the Bălți territorial office of the State Chancellery

The Government ordered the dismissal of Iurie Prisacari from his post as head of the Bălți territorial office of the State Chancellery, the Government's representative in the territory. The dismissal takes effect on 13 August 2021. The order can be challenged at the Chișinău Court within 30 days of communication.

• Government
• In force since 13 Aug 2021
• Individual decision

Disposition No. 118

Viorica Costin-Morozan dismissed as head of the Căușeni territorial office

The Government ordered the dismissal of Viorica COSTIN-MOROZAN from her post as head of the Căușeni territorial office of the State Chancellery. The dismissal takes effect from 13 August 2021. The order can be challenged at the Chișinău Court within 30 days of notification.

• Government
• In force since 13 Aug 2021
• Individual decision

Disposition No. 119

Veaceslav Anghel dismissed as head of the Chisinau Territorial Office of the State Chancellery

The Government dismissed Mr. Veaceslav Anghel from the post of head of the Chisinau Territorial Office of the State Chancellery, the Government's representative in the territory. The dismissal takes effect on 13 August 2021. The order can be challenged at the Chisinau Court within 30 days of notification.

• Government
• In force since 13 Aug 2021
• Individual decision

Disposition No. 120

Piotr Manol released from his post as head of the Comrat territorial office of the State Chancellery

The Government ordered the release of Piotr Manol from his post as head of the Comrat territorial office of the State Chancellery, the Government's representative in the territory. The measure applies from 13 August 2021. The order can be challenged at the Chișinău Court within 30 days of notification.

• Government
• In force since 13 Aug 2021
• Individual decision

Disposition No. 121

Olesea Brînză released from her post as head of the Hîncești territorial office

The Government has ordered the release of Ms. Olesea BRÎNZĂ from her post as head of the Hîncești territorial office of the State Chancellery, the Government's representative in the territory. The release takes effect from 13 August 2021. The order can be challenged at the Chișinău Court within 30 days of its communication.

• Government
• In force since 13 Aug 2021
• Individual decision

Disposition No. 122

Ion Chicu released from post as head of Orhei territorial office of State Chancellery

The Government has ordered the release of Ion Chicu from his post as head of the Orhei territorial office of the State Chancellery, the Government's representative in the territory. The release applies from 13 August 2021. The order can be challenged at Chisinau Court within 30 days of notification.

• Government
• In force since 13 Aug 2021
• Individual decision

Disposition No. 123

Denis Carnovschi dismissed as head of the Ungheni territorial office of the State Chancellery

The Government has ordered the dismissal of Denis Carnovschi from the post of head of the Ungheni territorial office of the State Chancellery, the Government's representative in the territory. The dismissal takes effect from 13 August 2021. The order can be challenged at the Chișinău Court within 30 days of notification.

• Government
• In force since 13 Aug 2021
• Individual decision