Parliament of Moldova adopted in the second reading the amendments regulating the privatization of leased non-residential premises of state property.
In particular, the MPs approved amendments to the Law on the Management of Public Property and its Denationalization, which regulate, among other things, the privatization of state property objects leased out. The bill provides, among other things, for an extension from 1 year to 3 years of the term of the contract for the lease of unused assets of state or municipal enterprises and companies with 100% or majority state capital, not included in the lists of non-privatized assets, with the exception of facilities within industrial parks. As noted by the author of the bill, PAS faction MP Vladimir Bolea, the maximum period of 3 years is optimal for a lease agreement; it allows both parties to the legal relationship to plan their activities, respectively, income and expenses. Another problem raised by the document is the privatization of non-residential leased premises. According to the bill, the relevant objects are privatized in accordance with the procedure established by the government. The initial price of privatization of non-residential premises is determined depending on their market value, as determined in the appraisal report prepared by the appraiser. The document also contains a list of objects not subject to privatization. These include immovable property, which is a national cultural heritage, with the exception of those permitted for sale / purchase; real estate, in respect of it was approved decision to demolish it in accordance with the master settlement; premises located on the routes of engineering networks, in underground pedestrian crossings, as well as in other public places; premises, the cost of which is included in the cost of other privatized objects, etc. “The introduction of these changes will ensure the privatization of non-residential premises leased on general terms, which will ensure the observance of the principle of transparency in the management of public property and the principle of equality in the rights of citizens. The adoption of this bill is extremely important, because thanks to this, the state property embezzlement scheme will be eliminated,” stressed Vladimir Bolea. // 25.08.2021 - InfoMarket.
