Moldova · Legislation
Legislation and primary sources
Where to find the authoritative text of the law in Moldova, and how to confirm it is still in force.
Sources of law, ranked
- Constitution
- Supreme law; conflicting acts are void.
- International treaties
- Ratified treaties are part of domestic law and prevail over conflicting statute.
- EU approximation commitments
- Association Agreement and candidate-status obligations drive reform.
- Codes and laws
- Civil Code (2002, recast 2019), Criminal Code (2002), Labour Code (2003).
- Government decisions
- Secondary legislation implementing statutes.
- Supreme Court advisory opinions
- Guide the uniform application of law.
The legislative process
Bills are adopted by Parliament, usually in two readings, and promulgated by the President, who may return a bill once for reconsideration. Publication in Monitorul Oficial is a condition of entry into force.
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