What's new in Moldovan law: 12 July 2024

Law No. 133

New rules for water and sewerage services: licences, tariffs and development share

Law no. 133 of 27.06.2024 changes the rules for the public water supply and sewerage service. Operators serving areas with more than 10000 residents must hold a licence, and local authorities in units with more than 3000 residents must provide the service through a licensed operator. The law enters into force on 13.01.2025, with separate deadlines for some provisions.

• Parliament
• In force since 13 Jan 2025
• Amends: Law No. 303/2013, Law No. 1402/2002

Law No. 156

Doctors assigned by the Health Ministry must work at least 5 years

The law amends the Health Protection Law No. 411/1995 and extends the rules on assigning graduates in medicine and pharmacy. Bachelor's graduates in medicine must work at least 5 years under assignment. The law takes effect on 12.07.2024.

• Parliament
• In force since 12 Jul 2024
• Amends: Law No. 411/1995

Law No. 168

Procurement co-financed by international organisations can follow procedures agreed by the parties

Law nr. 168 adds paragraph (5¹) to Article 3 of Law nr. 131/2015 on public procurement. For public procurement contracts or solution contests co-financed by more than 50% by an international organisation or an international financial institution, the parties decide which procurement procedures apply. The law enters into force on 12.07.2024.

• Parliament
• In force since 12 Jul 2024
• Amends: Law No. 131/2015

Law No. 169

Parliament ratifies technical and financial cooperation agreement with Lithuania

Law no. 169 of 4 July 2024 ratifies the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Moldova and the Government of the Republic of Lithuania on technical and financial cooperation, signed in Vilnius on 28 May 2024. The Government must take the measures needed to carry out the agreement, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will notify the Lithuanian side. The law enters into force on 12 July 2024.

• Parliament
• In force since 12 Jul 2024
• Ratifies an agreement

Law No. 170

Import licence for wheat, maize and sunflower seeds until 31 December 2024

Imports of wheat and meslin, maize and sunflower seeds are allowed only with an import licence issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry, until 31 December 2024. The licence is issued free of charge, and applications may be filed by individuals or companies in certain economic activities. The law entered into force on 12.07.2024.

• Parliament
• In force since 12 Jul 2024

Decision No. 466

Modificarea unor hotărâri ale Guvernului (implementarea politicii privind subvenționarea în agricultură și mediul rural)

• Government
• In force since 12 Aug 2024
• Amends: Decision No. 464/2023, Decision No. 465/2023

Decision No. 431

Modificarea Hotărârii Guvernului nr. 713/2013 pentru aprobarea Cerințelor privind producerea și comercializarea semințelor de legume, răsadurilor și a materialului săditor legumicol

• Government
• In force since 13 Jan 2025
• Amends: Decision No. 713/2013, Law No. 172/2014

Decision No. 451

Aprobarea Regulamentului cu privire la organizarea şi funcționarea Consiliului Teritorial Antiterorist

• Government
• In force since 12 Jul 2024