Law No. LP71/2023 on subsidies for agriculture in rural areas. País/Territorio Moldova, República de Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2023 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Agricultura y desarrollo rural, Alimentación y nutrición Palabra clave Desarrollo agrícola Procesamiento/manipulación Productos agrícolas Eco-productos/ecoprocesos Cambio climático Empleo rural Subvención/incentivo Control de calidad de los alimentos/inocuidad de los alimentos Área geográphica CEI (Comunidad de Estados Independientes), Europa Oriental, Europa, Europa y Central Asia, Naciones en desarrollo sin litoral Entry into force notes This Law enters into force from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Moldova, with the exception of: a) paragraph b) of Article 12, paragraph b) of part (2) and part (3) of Article 13, which enter into force upon expiration of thirty-six months from the date of publication of this Law; and b) Article 20 as it relates to direct payments for agricultural activities in the plant growing industry, and Article 31, which will enter into force from 2026. Resumen This Law establishes: (a) principles of state policy for subsidizing agriculture and rural areas; (b) powers of public authorities in the field of subsidizing agriculture and rural areas; (c) forms and conditions of subsidies for agriculture and rural areas; (d) particulars of the procedure for accepting and considering applications for subsidies. This Law does not regulate the principles of entrepreneurial activity, nor as well as the principles of the fiscal system of the Republic of Moldova. The objectives of this Law are: (a) increasing the competitiveness of the agro-industrial sector and its sustainable development; (b) ensuring sustainable management of natural resources; (c) sustainable socio-economic development of rural areas. To achieve the aforesaid objectives, the state supports: (a) modernization of the agri-food chain in order to comply with European Union food safety and quality requirements; (b) simplifying farmers’ access to markets for capital, means of production and finished products (input-output); (c) increasing added value in the agro-industrial sector through the development of primary and final processing infrastructure; (d) introduction of modern natural resource management practices; (e) introduction of production technologies that are favorable for the environment, ecological products, as well as the conservation of biological diversity; (f) adaptation to climate change and mitigation of its impacts on agricultural production; (g) development of infrastructure related to the availability and provision of services in rural areas; (h) expanding non-agricultural employment opportunities and increasing rural incomes; (i) balanced development of rural areas through the participation of local communities in rural development; and (j) development of micro, small and medium-sized farm enterprises. This Law contains VII Chapters divided into 34 Articles. Chapter I lays down general provisions. Chapter II establishes the principles of state policy for subsidizing agriculture and rural areas. Chapter III establishes powers of public bodies in the field of subsidizing agriculture and rural areas. Chapter IV regards National Fund of agricultural development and rural areas, and classifies the forms of subsidizing. Chapter V establishes acceptability conditions for subsidies and responsibilities of subsidizing entities. Chapter VI establishes the procedure for examination of applications for allocation of subsidies. Chapter VII lays down final and transitional provisions. Texto completo Ruso/Rumano Página web www.legis.md Referencias - Legislación Revoca Law No. 276 “On the principles of subsidizing of agricultural producers”. Legislación | Moldova, República de | 2016 (2018) Palabra clave: Legislación básica, Política/planificación, Institución, Medidas financieras agrícolas, Gobernanza, Desarrollo agrícola, Terrenos agrícolas, Uso sostenible, Subvención/incentivo, Fondo especial, Cumplimiento/aplicación, Acceso-a-la-información Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX Implementado por Order No. OMAIA25/2023 of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry validating the application form for subsidies for insurance premiums in agriculture. Legislación | Moldova, República de | 2023 (2023) Palabra clave: Productos agrícolas, Medidas financieras agrícolas, Subvención/incentivo, Evaluación/manejo de riesgos, Peligros, Plagas/enfermedades, Escasez de agua/sequía, Inundación, Desertificación Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX