Administrative Code of the Republic of Moldova (Codul Administrativ al Republicii Moldova, nr. 116 din 19.07.2018).
Summary of the Document
The Administrative Code provides the legal framework for administrative law in Moldova, regulating the relationship between public authorities and individuals/entities. The code is structured into multiple books, chapters, and articles, covering various aspects of administrative law.
Main Sections:
- Book I: General Provisions
- Defines administrative legislation and its purpose.
- Establishes public authorities’ responsibilities.
- Defines administrative acts, petitions, and procedures.
- Outlines fundamental principles, including legality, equality, good faith, and impartiality.
- Book II: Administrative Procedure
- Participants in administrative procedures and their rights.
- Competence of public authorities (material and territorial).
- Deadlines and procedural terms (general rule: 30 days).
- Institutional transparency (public hearings, petitions, and public access to decisions).
- Stages of administrative procedures, including:
- Initiation and completion.
- Collection of evidence.
- Communication and notification.
- Hearing participants.
- Appeals and reviews of administrative acts.
- Book III: Administrative Litigation (Contencios Administrativ)
- Judicial review of administrative acts.
- Procedure in first instance courts.
- Appeal and cassation procedures.
- Enforcement of court decisions.
- Book IV: Final and Transitional Provisions
- Entry into force and transitional rules.