This Law establishes the fundamental legal and organizational framework for state supervision (control) over economic activities. It defines the scope, key terms, and institutional responsibilities of supervisory bodies, as well as the rights and obligations of business entities during inspections. A central feature of the Law is the creation of an Integrated Information and Communication System for State Supervision, which ensures centralized planning, documentation, transparency, and electronic interaction between authorities and businesses. It shall be applicable to business entities, individual entrepreneurs and self-employed persons engaged in processing and trade of commodities, and supply of services.
The Law is built around core principles such as legality, transparency, proportionality, non-duplication of inspections, risk-based oversight, and the presumption of legality of business activities. It strictly regulates when and how both scheduled and unscheduled inspections may be conducted, including time limits, documentation requirements, and procedural safeguards. Businesses are granted significant protection, including the right to be informed, to document inspections, to refuse unlawful inspections, and to receive inspections focused only on legally defined issues.
Finally, the Law sets out accountability mechanisms for supervisory authorities and officials, including liability for unlawful actions and mandatory compensation for damage caused to businesses. It provides clear procedures for issuing orders, applying sanctions, conducting product sampling and expert examinations, and appealing inspection results or administrative decisions. The framework also emphasizes preventive and supportive measures, such as consultations and voluntary audits, aiming to shift state supervision toward compliance assistance rather than punitive enforcement.