Law No. 128-Z “On state regulation of trade and public catering”.

This Law primarily focuses on the legal framework governing trade and public catering. It aims to regulate the activities of market and trade center administrations, ensuring fair practices and the protection of rights for legal entities and individual entrepreneurs involved in these sectors. Key legal principles include the equality of rights among market participants, the prohibition of unlawful interference by state bodies, and the prioritization of economic measures in regulation. The document outlines several critical measures aimed at enhancing the regulatory environment for trade and public catering. These include the requirement for market and trade center administrations to provide necessary information to state authorities for policy formulation, the preparation of proposals for improving trade practices, and the establishment of rights for trade subjects in organizing and conducting trade activities. It emphasizes the importance of ensuring free circulation of goods and the right to choose business partners and products, while also addressing the need to prevent monopolistic practices and promote competition. Implementation mechanisms are not explicitly detailed in the text; however, the document implies a collaborative approach involving state authorities and trade subjects. It highlights the necessity for compliance with established regulations and the active participation of stakeholders in the regulatory process. Secondary themes include the protection of legal interests for all parties involved in trade and public catering, as well as the importance of maintaining a competitive market environment. The document serves as a foundational legal reference for policymakers and legal practitioners in the field. State regulation shall be performed, inter alia, by licensing. Commodities destined for trade shall be accompanied by quality and safety certificates.