Elena Grițco
During the consideration of the bill, Representative Elena Grițco requested clarification on the provision that requires the government to change the structure of the agency responsible for certifying the compliance of vehicles and to allocate financial resources for the implementation of the law.
“What kind of agency is this? How many staff positions do you plan to create? We’re once again talking about increasing the size of government agencies. How much money from the budget have you allocated for the implementation of this law? How much funding will be directed toward software and the creation of the necessary laboratories?” the MP asked.
In response, the government representative acknowledged that the possibility of creating a new unit within the Agency for Public Services (ASP) is being considered, which will have about 25 employees, while the National Road Transport Agency (ANTA) will require two additional staff positions to carry out monitoring activities.
At the same time, the official stated that expenses for salaries, software, and the establishment of the new unit should be covered by ASP’s own revenues, though he acknowledged that the law also provides for the government to allocate financial resources for its implementation.
Elena Gritsko drew attention to this contradiction.
“The bill clearly states that the government will allocate funds to implement this law. The money will be allocated by the government, not by the body responsible for its enforcement. That is precisely why I asked these questions,” the lawmaker emphasized.
Earlier, it was reported that today the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova approved, in its first reading, a bill that introduces a mandatory approval procedure and market surveillance for road vehicles, auto parts, and equipment prior to their release onto the market.
