Law “On the privatization of state and municipal property”.
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Type of law
Legislation
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Abstract
This Law primarily addresses the privatization of state and municipal property, outlining the legal framework and procedures governing this process. It emphasizes the importance of transparency and public accountability in the privatization process, as well as the need to ensure that privatization proceeds benefit the state budget. Key legal principles include the rights of privatization subjects, particularly the right of first refusal, and the stipulation that income from privatization must be allocated to the state budget after deducting specified expenses. The document specifies several measures related to the privatization process, including the establishment of privatization rules, the organization of property sales, and the evaluation of potential buyers' offers. It mandates that privatization institutions must ensure the confidentiality of submitted documents while also being responsible for timely budgetary contributions from privatization proceeds. Additionally, it outlines the requirement for privatization subjects to be offered contracts for purchasing privatized objects, reinforcing the procedural integrity of the privatization process. Implementation of the privatization framework is overseen by the Ministry of Economics, which is responsible for monitoring the activities of privatization institutions. The document specifies timelines for various actions, such as the submission of creditor claims and the processing of applications for first refusal rights. Secondary themes include the procedural aspects of document submission and the conditions under which contracts may be terminated if privatization subjects fail to comply with contractual obligations. Stakeholder involvement is also highlighted, particularly in the context of negotiations and decision-making regarding the privatization of state property.
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Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on 17 March 1994.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Par valsts un pašvaldību īpašuma objektu privatizāciju.