What's new in Moldovan law: 20 August 2021
On 20 August 2021, Moldova’s Official Gazette published 60 acts, 19 of them important, the most common type Order (23).
- 60 acts
- Important: 19
- Order: 23
- Decision: 17
- Ruling: 12
What they are about
Taxes and duties
3 acts-
Decision No. 24
Constitutional Court: definition of fiscal secrecy is constitutional with conditions
The Constitutional Court partially admitted the referral from MP Dumitru Alaiba and recognized Article 129 point 19) of the Fiscal Code as constitutional to the extent described. Tax authorities and courts may check whether there is a legitimate aim for restricting access to information that constitutes fiscal secrecy and may weigh the right to information against other principles. The decision entered into force on 10.08.2021 and was published in Monitorul Oficial nr. 197-201 on 20.08.2021.
- Constitutional Court
- In force since 10 Aug 2021
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Ruling No. 119
Constitutional Court rejects challenges to order to remove transport vehicles from customs territory
The Constitutional Court ruled that challenges to Article 287 paragraph (8) of the Contravention Code cannot be examined on the merits. The challenges were filed by Andrei Melenti in two contravention cases. The decision does not change the text of the law, and the provision remains in force.
- Constitutional Court
- In force since 29 Jul 2021
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Decision No. 39
Court of Accounts approves audit report on state budget transfers for roads
The Court of Accounts approved an audit report on how administrative-territorial units used state budget transfers for road infrastructure. The decision was published in the Official Monitor on 20.08.2021 and entered into force the same day. The text requires the authorities to fix the shortcomings and apply the audit recommendations.
- Court of Accounts
- In force since 20 Aug 2021
Prices, tariffs, energy
1 act-
Decision No. 354
ANRE sets base costs for S.A. "CET-Nord" (2020 base year, repealed from 11.07.2025)
Decision no. 354 of 13.08.2021 sets the base costs of S.A. "CET-Nord" for electricity and heat generation, and for heat distribution and supply, for the 2020 base year. The text also adds heat generation costs from 2022. The act entered into force on 20.09.2021 and was repealed on 11.07.2025.
- National Agency for Energy Regulation
- Repealed
Transport and roads
3 acts-
Decision No. 119
Aprobarea proiectului de lege privind aderarea Republicii Moldova la Tratatul cu privire la Sistemul european de informații privind vehiculele și permisele de conducere (EUCARIS), semnat la 29 iunie 2000
- Government
- Repealed
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Decision No. 123
Aprobarea semnării Acordului dintre Guvernul Republicii Moldova și Guvernul Statelor Unite ale Americii privind transportul aerian
- Government
- Repealed
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Decision No. 125
Aprobarea proiectului de lege pentru modificarea Legii nr. 1553/1998 cu privire la asigurarea obligatorie de răspundere civilă a transportatorilor față de călători
- Government
- In force since 20 Aug 2021
Health
1 act-
Decision No. 42
Raportul auditului conformității gestionării și utilizării resurselor destinate domeniului sănătății pentru prevenirea şi combaterea răspândirii infecţiei Covid-19
- Court of Accounts
- In force since 20 Aug 2021
Education
1 act-
Order No. 176
Aprobarea Standardelor ocupaționale pentru unele ocupații
- Ministerul Agriculturii, Dezvoltării Regionale și Mediului
- In force since 20 Sept 2021
Business and finance
8 acts-
Decision No. 120
Aprobarea normelor de asigurare cu echipament a militarilor din cadrul Inspectoratului General de Carabinieri pe timp de pace
- Government
- In force since 20 Sept 2021
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Decision No. 126
New rules for the 112 Expert Council under the interdepartmental coordination committee
The government approved the regulation on how the Expert Council of the interdepartmental coordination committee works. The committee handles interaction between the 112 emergency call service and specialised emergency services. The council gives advice and prepares proposals and reports for the committee. The act takes effect on 20.09.2021.
- Government
- In force since 20 Sept 2021
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Decision No. 47/4
Înregistrări în Registrul emitenților de valori mobiliare
- National Commission for Financial Markets
- In force since 20 Aug 2021
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Decision No. 47/5
Radierea valorilor mobiliare din Registrul emitenților de valori mobiliare
- National Commission for Financial Markets
- In force since 20 Aug 2021
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Decision No. 93
End of mandate of the Chairman of the Competition Council Plenum
Parliament recorded the end of the mandate of Marcel RĂDUCAN as Chairman of the Competition Council Plenum, in connection with his resignation request. The decision enters into force on the date of adoption, 13.08.2021.
- Parliament
- In force since 13 Aug 2021
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Decision No. 36
Court of Accounts approves audit report on social housing for vulnerable groups
The Court of Accounts approved the compliance audit report on the Project for building housing for socially vulnerable groups. The decision entered into force on 20.08.2021. The report contains recommendations for the Government, the Ministry of Agriculture, Regional Development and Environment, the Project Implementation Unit, district councils and other institutions.
- Court of Accounts
- In force since 20 Aug 2021
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Decision No. 45
Raportul auditului financiar al Grantului acordat suplimentar la Proiectul „Răspuns de Urgență la COVID-19 în Republica Moldova”
- Court of Accounts
- In force since 20 Aug 2021
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Ruling No. 26/174
Examinarea cererilor de prelungire a unor licențe de emisie
- Consiliul Audiovizualului
- In force since 15 Jul 2021
Farming, food, environment
22 acts-
Ruling No. 118
Constitutional Court declares challenge to land sale ban on subsidised farm land inadmissible
The Constitutional Court ruled that a challenge to parts of the 2016 subsidy regulation is inadmissible and will not be examined on the merits. The contested text concerns the obligation of farmers who received subsidies not to sell or transfer for use the land where the subsidised investment was made. The decision entered into force on 22.07.2021.
- Constitutional Court
- In force since 22 Jul 2021
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Order No. 733
Four new food supplements registered and allowed for use in Moldova
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Social Protection registered four food supplements and allowed their use on the territory of the Republic of Moldova: Colifant from the Infant Uno range, Infant Uno Prunișor Lax, Ciocolax and Drum bun. The products were added to the List of registered food supplements. The order enters into force on 20.09.2021.
- Ministerul Sănătății, Muncii și Protecției Sociale
- In force since 20 Sept 2021
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Order No. 734
Food supplement Cys Control Flash registered and permitted for use in the Republic of Moldova
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Social Protection registered the product Cys Control Flash, intended as a food supplement, made by Laboratoires Arkopharma in France. The product is permitted for use on the territory of the Republic of Moldova and was added to the List of registered food supplements. The order entered into force on 20.09.2021.
- Ministerul Sănătății, Muncii și Protecției Sociale
- In force since 20 Sept 2021
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Order No. 735
Ferrogreen food supplement registered in Moldova
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Social Protection has registered the product Ferrogreen, a food supplement made by SRL Specchiasol, Bussolengo, Italy. The product is allowed for use on the territory of the Republic of Moldova and has been added to the List of registered food supplements. The order enters into force on 20.09.2021.
- Ministerul Sănătății, Muncii și Protecției Sociale
- In force since 20 Sept 2021
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Order No. 736
Food supplement Fleximobil Articulații pineapple flavour registered and allowed on the market
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Social Protection registered the product Fleximobil Articulații pineapple flavour as a food supplement and allowed its use on the territory of the Republic of Moldova. The product, made by Fiterman Pharm SRL in Iași, Romania, was added to the List of registered food supplements. The order enters into force on 20.09.2021.
- Ministerul Sănătății, Muncii și Protecției Sociale
- In force since 20 Sept 2021
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Order No. 737
Ten new food supplements are registered and allowed for use in Moldova
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Social Protection has registered ten products as food supplements and allowed their use on the territory of the Republic of Moldova. The products are added to the List of registered food supplements. The order enters into force on 20.09.2021.
- Ministerul Sănătății, Muncii și Protecției Sociale
- In force since 20 Sept 2021
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Order No. 738
Two new food supplements registered and allowed on the market in the Republic of Moldova
Order no. 738 of 05.08.2021 registers and allows the use on the territory of the Republic of Moldova of two food supplements: Active gel with arginine and glycine and Functional complex with walnut extract. The products are included in the List of registered food supplements. The order enters into force on 20.09.2021.
- Ministerul Sănătății, Muncii și Protecției Sociale
- In force since 20 Sept 2021
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Order No. 739
Înregistrarea de stat a suplimentelor alimentare
- Ministerul Sănătății, Muncii și Protecției Sociale
- In force since 20 Sept 2021
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Order No. 740
Înregistrarea de stat a suplimentelor alimentare
- Ministerul Sănătății, Muncii și Protecției Sociale
- In force since 20 Sept 2021
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Order No. 741
Înregistrarea de stat a suplimentelor alimentare
- Ministerul Sănătății, Muncii și Protecției Sociale
- In force since 20 Sept 2021
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Order No. 742
Înregistrarea de stat a suplimentelor alimentare
- Ministerul Sănătății, Muncii și Protecției Sociale
- In force since 20 Sept 2021
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Order No. 743
Înregistrarea de stat a suplimentelor alimentare
- Ministerul Sănătății, Muncii și Protecției Sociale
- In force since 20 Sept 2021
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Order No. 744
Înregistrarea de stat a suplimentelor alimentare
- Ministerul Sănătății, Muncii și Protecției Sociale
- In force since 20 Sept 2021
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Order No. 745
Înregistrarea de stat a suplimentelor alimentare
- Ministerul Sănătății, Muncii și Protecției Sociale
- In force since 20 Sept 2021
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Order No. 746
Înregistrarea de stat a suplimentelor alimentare
- Ministerul Sănătății, Muncii și Protecției Sociale
- In force since 20 Sept 2021
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Order No. 747
Înregistrarea de stat a suplimentelor alimentare
- Ministerul Sănătății, Muncii și Protecției Sociale
- In force since 20 Sept 2021
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Order No. 748
Înregistrarea de stat a suplimentelor alimentare
- Ministerul Sănătății, Muncii și Protecției Sociale
- In force since 20 Sept 2021
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Order No. 749
Înregistrarea de stat a suplimentelor alimentare
- Ministerul Sănătății, Muncii și Protecției Sociale
- In force since 20 Sept 2021
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Order No. 750
Înregistrarea de stat a suplimentelor alimentare
- Ministerul Sănătății, Muncii și Protecției Sociale
- In force since 20 Sept 2021
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Order No. 751
Înregistrarea de stat a suplimentelor alimentare
- Ministerul Sănătății, Muncii și Protecției Sociale
- In force since 20 Sept 2021
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Order No. 752
Înregistrarea de stat a suplimentelor alimentare
- Ministerul Sănătății, Muncii și Protecției Sociale
- In force since 20 Sept 2021
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Order No. 753
Înregistrarea de stat a suplimentelor alimentare
- Ministerul Sănătății, Muncii și Protecției Sociale
- In force since 20 Sept 2021
Justice, order, defence
4 acts-
Decision No. 92
Parliament set up a special commission to select candidates for Ombudsman
Parliament created a special commission that will select candidates for the position of Ombudsman. Its members come from the Human Rights and Interethnic Relations Commission and the Legal Commission for Appointments and Immunities. The decision took effect on 13.08.2021, and applications filed with the previous commission will be examined by the new composition.
- Parliament
- In force since 13 Aug 2021
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Ruling No. 120
Constitutional Court declares challenge on resuming criminal prosecution inadmissible
The Constitutional Court rejected as inadmissible a challenge to the text in Article 287 paragraph (4) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, which says criminal prosecution may be resumed only within the statute of limitations period. The Court found that the issue concerns interpretation and application of criminal law, not the constitutionality of the rule. The decision entered into force on 29.07.2021.
- Constitutional Court
- In force since 29 Jul 2021
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Ruling No. 121
Constitutional Court rejected challenge to Article 307 of the Criminal Code because the wording was already struck down
The Constitutional Court declared inadmissible a constitutionality challenge, raised in a criminal case, against the phrase "resulting in serious consequences" in Article 307 paragraph (2) letter c) of the Criminal Code. The reason is that the same provision had already been declared unconstitutional by Ruling No. 24 of 17 October 2019. The decision entered into force on 3 August 2021.
- Constitutional Court
- In force since 3 Aug 2021
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Ruling No. 122
Constitutional Court declares inadmissible a challenge on prosecutor's power to resume criminal prosecution
The Constitutional Court decided not to examine on the merits the claim that Article 287 paragraph (1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure is unconstitutional. The decision does not change the text of the law. It confirms that a superior prosecutor may order the resumption of criminal prosecution, and that such an order can be challenged before the investigating judge. The decision entered into force on 03.08.2021.
- Constitutional Court
- In force since 3 Aug 2021
Administration
14 acts-
Decision No. 121
Regulation of the Anti-Terrorist Operational Command approved by Government Decision No. 121 of 12.08.2021
The Government approved the rules for an inter-agency body that leads anti-terrorist operations. The Anti-Terrorist Operational Command is set up for the duration of an operation and has operational units with set tasks. The act takes effect on 01.09.2021 and has no repeal date.
- Government
- In force since 1 Sept 2021
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Decision No. 122
Aprobarea Regulamentului de funcționare a Rezervației biosferei „Prutul de Jos”
- Government
- In force since 20 Aug 2021
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Order No. 434
Modificarea unor ordine
- State Tax Service
- In force since 20 Aug 2021
- Amends: Order No. 379/2017, Decision No. 1275/2018
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Disposition No. 127
Exercitarea atribuțiilor
- Government
- In force since 16 Aug 2021
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Disposition No. 128
Exercitarea atribuțiilor
- Government
- In force since 16 Aug 2021
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Disposition No. 129
Exercitarea atribuțiilor
- Government
- In force since 16 Aug 2021
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Disposition No. 130
Exercitarea atribuțiilor
- Government
- In force since 16 Aug 2021
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Ruling No. 19/133
Examinarea cererii prealabile a „MEDIA PRODUCTION TV” SRL
- Consiliul Audiovizualului
- In force since 20 Sept 2021
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Ruling No. 26/170
Examinarea rezultatelor monitorizării unor furnizori de servicii media audiovizuale la capitolul reflectării campaniei electorale la alegerile parlamentare anticipate din 11 iulie 2021, pentru perioada 26 iunie – 11 iulie 2021
- Consiliul Audiovizualului
- In force since 15 Jul 2021
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Ruling No. 26/175
Examinarea petiției „Content Media” SRL
- Consiliul Audiovizualului
- In force since 15 Jul 2021
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Ruling No. 27/179
Examinarea cererii prealabile a Asociației Patronale a Radiodifuzorilor din Moldova
- Consiliul Audiovizualului
- In force since 21 Jul 2021
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Ruling No. 28/182
Modul de executare a prevederilor legislației în vigoare şi a condiţiilor la autorizațiile de retransmisiune
- Consiliul Audiovizualului
- In force since 28 Jul 2021
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Ruling No. 28/186
Mediatizarea unei campanii sociale
- Consiliul Audiovizualului
- In force since 20 Sept 2021
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Correction No. 197
R E C T I F I C A R E*
- Monitorul Oficial
- In force since 20 Aug 2021
- Corrects a published act
Appointments and awards
3 acts-
Disposition No. 124
Numirea în funcţie a doamnei Stela JEMNA
- Government
- In force since 16 Aug 2021
- Individual decision
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Disposition No. 125
Numirea în funcţie a domnului Valeriu VLAS
- Government
- In force since 16 Aug 2021
- Individual decision
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Disposition No. 126
Conferirea gradului de calificare
- Government
- In force since 20 Aug 2021
- Individual decision
About the sources
60 acts published (decisions: 17, orders: 23, dispositions: 7, other acts: 13), 19 of them important.
Satelit does not give legal advice. Titles, numbers and dates come from the official sources. Summaries, where present, are automatic explanations of the official text and may leave out details. The official text always prevails.
Source: the Official Gazette of the Republic of Moldova (monitorul.gov.md), the public table of contents of each issue.
Sources: monitorul.gov.md, legis.md