What's new in Moldovan law: 25 August 2026

Law No. 174

Law No. 174/2026 changes rules on gas reserves and distribution tariffs

The law amends Law No. 108/2016 on natural gas. The supply entity must create natural gas reserves covering at least 15% of the average annual consumption of final consumers in the Transnistrian region, and the reserves are built gradually until 1 November. The law enters into force on 25.08.2026, and quarterly adjustment of regulated prices applies from 1 January 2027.

• Parliament
• In force since 25 Aug 2026
• Amends: Law No. 108/2016, Law No. 174/2026

Decision No. 512

Aprobarea prețurilor reglementate pentru furnizarea gazelor naturale de către S.A. „Energocom” anumitor categorii de consumatori finali în contextul obligației de serviciu public

• National Agency for Energy Regulation
• Repealed

Law No. 156

Law speeding up permits for TEN-T transport projects, in force from 1 January 2027

The law sets a framework for coordinating and speeding up administrative and permitting procedures for national-interest transport infrastructure projects that form part of the TEN-T network. The Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development is the designated authority, and the maximum duration of the permit procedure is 4 years. The law enters into force on 1 January 2027.

• Parliament
• In force from 1 Jan 2027

Law No. 162

New law on prudential supervision of investment firms, in force from 1 June 2027

Law no. 162 of 30.07.2026 sets rules for prudential supervision of investment firms and groups of investment firms, and the initial capital they must hold. The National Commission of the Financial Market is the competent authority. The law enters into force on 1 June 2027, except for some articles that apply when the Republic of Moldova joins the European Union.

• Parliament
• In force from 1 Jun 2027

Decision No. 13

Aprobarea Regulamentului privind ajutoarele de stat pentru promovarea investițiilor de finanțare de risc

• Competition Council
• In force since 25 Aug 2026

Decision No. 41/4

Radierea din Registrul emitenților de valori mobiliare a valorilor mobiliare, emise anterior de Societatea pe acțiuni „FERARU-S”

• National Commission for Financial Markets
• In force since 18 Aug 2026

Decision No. 41/5

Înregistrarea în Registrul emitenților de valori mobiliare, aferentă Societății pe acțiuni „DOINA-PRUTULUI”

• National Commission for Financial Markets
• In force since 18 Aug 2026

Decision No. 41/6

Înregistrarea în Registrul emitenților de valori mobiliare, aferentă Societății pe acțiuni „LUCOARE”

• National Commission for Financial Markets
• In force since 18 Aug 2026

Decision No. 502

Criteriile care trebuie întrunite pentru asigurarea respectării obligațiilor de publicare în mod efectiv, simultan, complet și în timp util a informațiilor privilegiate

• National Agency for Energy Regulation
• In force since 25 Sept 2026

Law No. 173

Law No. 173/2026 changes penalties for illegal drug trafficking and use

Law No. 173 of 30.07.2026 amends the Criminal Code, the Criminal Procedure Code and the Contravention Code on drugs, psychotropic substances, ethnobotanical products and precursors. Many penalties change, and some acts are newly criminalized, including involving minors and using online accounts to traffic drugs. The law enters into force on 28.08.2026.

• Parliament
• In force since 28 Aug 2026
• Amends: Code No. 985/2002, Code No. 122/2003

Decision No. 418

Punerea în aplicare a prevederilor Legii nr. 4/2026 privind utilizarea în scopuri sociale sau în interes public a bunurilor confiscate

• Government
• In force since 25 Aug 2026

Decision No. 457

Modificarea Hotărârii Guvernului nr. 562/2020 cu privire la aprobarea Planurilor de gestionare a riscului de inundații

• Government
• In force since 25 Sept 2026
• Amends: Decision No. 562/2020

Decision No. 41/8

Aprobarea prospectului ofertei de preluare benevolă a acțiunilor emise de Societatea pe acțiuni „MACARA”

• National Commission for Financial Markets
• In force since 18 Aug 2026

Order No. 164

Aprobarea Listei standardelor moldoveneşti care adoptă standarde europene armonizate la Reglementarea tehnică privind ascensoarele și componentele de siguranță pentru ascensoare

• Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development
• In force since 25 Aug 2026