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

Country/Territory
Türkiye
Document type
Legislation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 31102, 17th of April, 2020.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Forestry, Sea, Water, General
Keyword
Certification Cooperative/producer organization Credit Social protection Transport/storage Forest management/forest conservation National parks Protected area International trade Industrial water use Potable water Water supply
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
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.
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.

Full text
Turkish
Website
www.resmigazete.gov.tr

References - Legislation

Amends

Law No. 5200 on agricultural producers unions.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2004

Keyword: Cooperative/producer organization, Agricultural development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 4572 on agricultural sales cooperatives and unions.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2000

Keyword: Cooperative/producer organization, Basic legislation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 1053 on potable and industrial water supply for municipalities.

Legislation | Türkiye | 1968

Keyword: Water supply, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Industrial water use, Potable water, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 5996 on veterinary services, plant health, food and feed.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2010

Keyword: Framework law, Food quality control/food safety, Consumer protection, Codex Alimentarius, International trade, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Fraud, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Animal production, Animal welfare, Drugs, Plant protection, Pests/diseases, Biosecurity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Forest Law No. 6831.

Legislation | Türkiye | 1956

Keyword: Framework law, Forest management/forest conservation, Protection forest, Agro-forestry, Afforestation/reforestation, Private forest, Forestry protection measures, Offences/penalties, Planting material/seeds

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 5919 on National Parks.

Legislation | Türkiye | 1983 (2011)

Keyword: National parks, Protected area, Framework law, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Institution, Ecosystem preservation, Biodiversity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 5300 on licenced warehouses for agricultural products.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2005

Keyword: Transport/storage, Authorization/permit, Royalties/fees, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX