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Law No. 7244 on economic and social measures to reduce the impacts of Covid-19 and amending related laws.

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Type of law
Legislation
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Abstract
Article 1 lays down rules on suspension, cancellation and restructuring of receivables with regard to leasing pursuant to Forest Law No. 6831, National Parks Law No. 2873, Law No. 1053 on potable and industrial water supply for municipalities and credit debts pursuant to Law No. 4572 on agricultural sales cooperatives and unions. Article 2 extends the validity period of licenses obtained according to the Law No. 5300 on licensed warehouses for agricultural products and certificate of seaworthiness of commercial vessels, and moreover, adjournment of general meetings pursuant to Law No. 5200 on agricultural producers unions and Law No. 5996 on veterinary services, plant health, food and feed. Article 5 adds Additional Clause 18 to the Law No. 2828 on social services to extend the coverage of care services. Article 6 adds Additional Clause 24 to the Law No. 4447 on unemployment insurance to determine money wage limit per day for the applicants in compliance with criteria and Article 6 adds Additional Clause 25 regarding short-time working allowance. Article 14 lays down prohibition of activities of manufacturers, suppliers and retail businesses, which create stricture in the market, disrupt market balance and free competition and prevent the consumer from accessing goods, such as excessive price and stockpiling.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
Article 2 enters into force on the day it is published in the Official Gazette as of 10th of March, 2020 and Article 8 enters into force on the day it is published in the Official Gazette as of 29th of February 2020. Other articles enter into force on the day it is published in the Official Gazette.
Notes
The provisions of this Law are governed by the President.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Official Gazette No. 31102, 17th of April, 2020.
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Yeni Koronavirüs (Covid-19) Salgınının Ekonomik ve Sosyal Hayata Etkilerinin Azaltılmasi Hakkında Kanun ile Bazı Kanunlarda Değişiklik Yapılmasına Dair Kanun (Kanun No: 7244).