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2011-10-01TKM-2011-L-89869
Turkmenistan
General provisions
 
Law of 1 October 2011 on Local Representative Government Bodies.
Information on-line in Russian and English, Turkmenistan: Zolotoy Vek (PDF in Russian) (consulted on 2012-05-06)

Regulates the composition, competences, procedure of election and principles of functioning of local representative bodies.

Related text(s):
1992-05-18 (TKM-1992-C-39131)
Constitution of Turkmenistan.



2010-05-10TKM-2010-L-86630
Turkmenistan
General provisions
 
Law No. 109-IV of 10 may 2010 on Local Governing Authorities.
(закон от 10 мая 2010 года №109-IV o местной исполнительной власти)
Legislation from CIS Countries (in Russian), SoyuzPravoInform (consulted on 2011-05-25)

Defines competences and power of local authorities, regulates areas of their activities and their relation with other institutions. Chapter VI regulates, inter alia, relations between local bodies and NGOs.
Date of entry into force: 2010-05-10

Related text(s):
1992-05-18 (TKM-1992-C-39131)
Constitution of Turkmenistan.



2009-08-15TKM-2009-L-84137
Turkmenistan
General provisions
 
Law No. 49-IV of 15 August 2009 on Courts.
(Закон Туркменистана о Суде)
Information on-line in Russian and English, Turkmenistan: Zolotoy Vek (PDF in Russian) (consulted on 2010-07-13)

Part I: General Provisions
Part II: Judicial System
Part III: Status of Judges and Lay Judges
Part IV: Administrative and Enforcement Proceeding Judges
Part V: Maintenance of Courts¿ Activities and Enforcement of Courts¿ Decisions
Part VI: Final Provisions

Repeals the previous law on Legal System and the Status of Kazy of 1991.




2005-12-07TKM-2005-L-89897
Turkmenistan
General provisions
 
Law No. 31-III of 7 December 2005 on Normative Legal Acts [consolidation, 3 July 2007]
Legislation from CIS Countries (in Russian), SoyuzPravoInform (consulted on 2012-05-13)

Defines the system of normative legal acts, procedure of their elaboration, adoption, publication and entry into force, interpretation of the Constitution.
Date of entry into force: 2007-07-03

Related text(s):
1992-05-18 (TKM-1992-C-39131)
Constitution of Turkmenistan.



2003-08-15TKM-2003-L-65047
Turkmenistan
General provisions
 
Anti-terrorist Act of 15 August 2003.
http://www.legislationline.org, Legislationline, Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights - OSCE, 13 p.

Unofficial English translation.




1995-11-24TKM-1995-L-84115
Turkmenistan
General provisions
 
Law No. 89-1 of 24 November 1995 on Insurance (Consolidated text as last amended on 2 July 2009).
Legal Acts, State Insurance Organization of Turkmenistan (PDF in English) (consulted on 2010-07-10)

Part I: General Provisions
Part II: Insurance Contract
Part III: Financial and Economic Activity of Insurance Companies
Part IV: State Supervision Over Insurance Activities
Part V: Particularities of Application of this Law




1994-12-26TKM-1994-R-39991
Turkmenistan
General provisions
 
Edict of the President to cancel alternative service in the territory of Turkmenistan.
Daily Report, Central Eurasia, 1994-12-29, pp. 45-46

Bans alternatives to military service from 1 January 1995.
Date of entry into force: 1995-01-01




2008-10-10TKM-2008-L-81086
Turkmenistan
Constitutional law
 
Law on the election of deputies to the Mezhlis of Turkmenistan.
Zolotoy Vek, 2009-02-12 (PDF in Russian)

Defines the election principles and procedures for the Parliament (Mezhlis) of Turkmenistan.
Date of entry into force: 2009-01-01




1992-05-18TKM-1992-C-39131
Turkmenistan
Constitutional law
 
Constitution of Turkmenistan.
Constitutions of the Countries of the World, 1994-07, Oceana Publications, Inc., Dobbs Ferry, New York, United States of America, pp. 1-40
Constitution of Turkmenistan (in English), The University of Texas at Arlington, USA (consulted on 2005-12-20)

Provides for a three-branch presidential republic, dominated by the executive. Section 1 is entitled "Fundamentals of the Constitutional Structure" (outlines the overall objectives of the Constitution). Section II is entitled "Fundamental Rights, Freedoms and Obligations of the Individual and Citizen". This section establishes several inviolable rights but does not guarantee their enforcement. The enumerated rights include equal protection before the law and freedom from discrimination based on nationality, origin, social status, place of residence, language, religion and political affiliation. Citizens are also guaranteed due process, freedom of speech, and the right to vote. Section III is entitled the "System of State Bodies", and establishes a three-branch government. Other sections deal with matters such as local self-government, election and referendum system, judicial power and prosecutor's office.

Related text(s):
2011-10-01 (TKM-2011-L-89869)
Law of 1 October 2011 on Local Representative Government Bodies.

2010-05-10 (TKM-2010-L-86630)
Law No. 109-IV of 10 may 2010 on Local Governing Authorities.

2005-12-07 (TKM-2005-L-89897)
Law No. 31-III of 7 December 2005 on Normative Legal Acts [consolidation, 3 July 2007]

2002-08-09 (TKM-2002-L-89894)
Law No. 136-II of 9 August 2002 on Selection of Public Leaders and Officials for State Service in Turkmenistan.



2011-10-01TKM-2011-L-89935
Turkmenistan
Labour codes, general labour and employment acts
 
Law of 1 October 2011 to Amend the Labour Code of Turkmenistan.
The Database of Legislation of Turkmenistan, Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, Centre in Ashgabat (PDF in English) (consulted on 2012-05-16)

Amends para 1 of article 93 providing for additional holidays for persons getting married as well as their parents.

Amended text(s):
2009-05-01 (TKM-2009-L-83620)
The Labour Code of 18 April 2009 of Turkmenistan.



2009-07-01TKM-2009-L-83621
Turkmenistan
Labour codes, general labour and employment acts
 
Law to approve and implement the Labour Code of Turkmenistan.
(ЗАКОН ТУРКМЕНИСТАНА Об утверждении и введении в действие Трудового кодекса Туркменистана)
Information on-line in Russian and English, Turkmenistan: Zolotoy Vek [Turkmenistan information site], Turkmenistan (PDF in Russian) (consulted on 2010-05-10)

Promulgates the Labour Code 2009 and fixes the date of its entry into force. After the entry into force of the Code the following laws will be repealed:
1) Labour Code of 1972, as amended;
2) Act of 1 October 1993 on occupational safety and health;
3) Act of 12 June 1997 on leave.
Date of entry into force: 2009-07-09

Basic text(s):
2009-05-01 (TKM-2009-L-83620)
The Labour Code of 18 April 2009 of Turkmenistan.



2009-05-01TKM-2009-L-83620
Turkmenistan
Labour codes, general labour and employment acts
 
The Labour Code of 18 April 2009 of Turkmenistan.
Unofficial English Translation, 2012-07, News Central Asia, [includes amendments up to those issued on 25 March 2011], 170 pages
Information on-line in Russian and English, Turkmenistan: Zolotoy Vek [Turkmenistan information site], Turkmenistan (PDF in Russian) (consulted on 2010-05-10)

Part I: General provisions
Part II: Labour relations, parties to labour relations and their rights and obligations
Part III: Establishment, change and cessation of labor relations
Part IV: Working time. Working time regime
Part V: Rest time
Part VI: Vacations
Part VII: Payment for work
Part VIII: Labour standards and piecework rates
Part IX: Guarantees and compensation
Part X: Labor discipline
Part XI: Occupational safety
Part XII: Material liability of parties to the employment contract
Part XIII: Particularities of labour regulation of special categories of workers
Part XIV : Vocational training, retraining and skill improvement of workers. Establishment of employment positions and workers.
Part XV: Social partnership in the labour sphere
Part XVI: Labor disputes
Part XVII: Professional unions
Part XVIII: Social security
Part XIX: Supervision and control over implementation of the labour legislation of Turkmenistan
Part XX: Penalties for violating the labor legislation
Part XXI: Final provisions
Date of entry into force: 2009-07-01

Repealed text(s):
1997-06-12 (TKM-1997-L-70282)
Act of 12 June 1997 on leave.

1993-10-01 (TKM-1993-L-70284)
Act of 1 October 1993 on occupational safety and health.

1972-06-28 (TKM-1972-L-64904)
Labour Code of 1972, as amended.
Amending text(s):
2011-10-01 (TKM-2011-L-89935)
Law of 1 October 2011 to Amend the Labour Code of Turkmenistan.

2011-03-26 (TKM-2011-L-89934)
Law of 26 March 2011 to Amend the Labour Code.
Implementing text(s):
2009-07-01 (TKM-2009-L-83621)
Law to approve and implement the Labour Code of Turkmenistan.



2009-04-18TKM-1991-L-84119
Turkmenistan
Labour codes, general labour and employment acts
 
Law No. 598-XII of 12 November 1991 on Employment (Consolidated text as last amended on 18 April 2009).
Legislation from CIS Countries (in Russian), SoyuzPravoInform (consulted on 2010-07-11)

Part I: General Provisions
Part II: Rights of Turkmenistan’s Citizens in the Sphere of Employment
Part III: Guarantees in the Sphere of Employment
Part IV: Organization of Employment
Part V: Social Guarantees in Case of Loss of Employment
Part VI: Control and Liability for Violation of the Employment Law of Turkmenistan

Amended text(s):
1991-11-12 (TKM-1991-L-70286)
Employment Act of 12 November 1991.



2008-10-23TKM-2008-L-89899
Turkmenistan
Labour codes, general labour and employment acts
 
Merchant Shipping Code of Turkmenistan of 23 October 2008
Legislation from CIS Countries (in Russian), SoyuzPravoInform (consulted on 2012-05-13)

Regulates legal, economic and organizational basis of State management and regulation in the sphere of merchant shipping. Part IV regulates question related to the labour relationship, including the rights and duties of ship's crew and its captain.
Date of entry into force: 2009-01-01




1991-11-12TKM-1991-L-70286
Turkmenistan
Labour codes, general labour and employment acts
 
Employment Act of 12 November 1991.
Act (in Russian), Law Reform in Transition States (consulted on 2005-05-17)

Part I: General provisions
Part II: Citizens' rights in the field of employment
Part III: Guarantees in the field of employment
Part IV: Organisation of employment of the population
Part V: Social guarantees in the event of job loss
Part VI: Control and liability for violation of the Employment Act

Amending text(s):
2009-04-18 (TKM-1991-L-84119)
Law No. 598-XII of 12 November 1991 on Employment (Consolidated text as last amended on 18 April 2009).



2011-05-21TKM-2011-L-89891
Turkmenistan
Civil, commercial and family law
 
Law No. 199-IV of 21 May 2011 on Micro-financing Institutions and Micro-financing.
Legislation from CIS Countries (in Russian), SoyuzPravoInform (consulted on 2012-05-12)

Defines legal, organizational and economic basis for setting up micro-finance organizations and further provisions concerning their functioning.
Date of entry into force: 2011-06-30




2008-06-25TKM-2008-L-81085
Turkmenistan
Civil, commercial and family law
 
Law No. 202-III of 25 June 2008 on Licensing of certain types of activities.
SoyuzPravoInform, 2009-02-11 (PDF in Russian)
Legislation from CIS Countries (in Russian), SoyuzPravoInform (consulted on 2009-10-19)

Chapter 1: General provisions
Chapter 2: The state regulation in the area of licensing
Chapter 3: The realization of the licensing
Chapter 4: The types of activities that need to be licensed
Chapter 5: Liability for the violation of the legislation of Turkmenistan on licensing certain types of activities
Chapter 6: Final dispositions
Date of entry into force: 2008-08-25




1993-10-01TKM-1993-L-84139
Turkmenistan
Civil, commercial and family law
 
Law No. 863-XII of 1 October 1993 on Entrepreneurial Activities (Consolidated text as last amended on 18 April 2009).
Legislation from CIS Countries (in Russian), SoyuzPravoInform (consulted on 2010-07-13)

Part I: General Provisions
Part II: Rights of the Entrepreneur and Guarantees for Entrepreneurial Activities
Part III: Regulation of Relations of the Entrepreneur with the State




1992-09-30TKM-1992-L-55609
Turkmenistan
Civil, commercial and family law
 
Act of 30 September 1992 on citizenship.
Legislative acts of the CIS and the Baltic States on citizenship, migration and related matters, 1996, International Organization for Migration, Moscow and Helsinki, p. 358-370

Date of entry into force: 1992-09-30




2011-03-25TKM-2011-L-89868
Turkmenistan
Criminal and penal law
 
Law No. 164-IV of 25 March 2011 to Approve the Penal Enforcement Code of Turkmenistan.
Information on-line in Russian and English, Turkmenistan: Zolotoy Vek (PDF in Russian) (consulted on 2012-05-06)

Part I: General Provisions
Part II: Execution of a Punishment not Related to Deprivation of Freedom
Part III: Execution of a Punishment in the Form of Deprivation of Freedom
Part IV: Execution of a Punishment Involving Minors
Part V: Execution of a Punishment Involving Detained Military in the Form of Career Limitation or Detention in the Military-Penitentiary Institution
Part VI: Execution of Additional Punishments
Part VII: Absolute Discharge, Assistance to Persons Released from Execution of a Punishment and Control Over Them. Control Over Persons in a Conventional Pre-Schedule Relief.

Date of entry into force: 2011-07-01

Related text(s):
1997-06-12 (TKM-2008-L-81084)
The Penal Code of Turkmenistan adopted on 12 June 1997.



2009-08-15TKM-2009-L-84132
Turkmenistan
Criminal and penal law
 
Law No. 50-IV of 15 August 2009 on Prosecutor's Office.
(Закон Туркменистана о Прокуратуре Туркменистана)
Information on-line in Russian and English, Turkmenistan: Zolotoy Vek (PDF in Russian) (consulted on 2010-07-12)

Part I: General Provisions
Part II: The System and Organization of the Prosecutor's Office
Part III: The Structure of Organs of the Military Prosecutor and its Particularities
Part IV: Prosecutor's Control
Part V: Senior Officials of the Organs of the Prosecutor's Office
Part VI: Other Issues of Organization of the Activity of the Prosecutor's Office.
Part VII: Liability for Impeding the Legitimate Activity of the Prosecutor's Office and non Execution of its Demands.
Date of entry into force: 2010-01-01




1997-06-12TKM-2008-L-81084
Turkmenistan
Criminal and penal law
 
The Penal Code of Turkmenistan adopted on 12 June 1997.
Unofficial English Translation (excerpts), Legislationline, OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (consulted on 2009-10-19)
Legislation from CIS Countries (in Russian), Soyuz Pravo Inform (CoюзПравоИнформ), Russian Federation (PDF in Russian) (consulted on 2009-10-29)

States the criminal provisions and penalties for their violation.
Date of entry into force: 1998-01-01

Related text(s):
2011-03-25 (TKM-2011-L-89868)
Law No. 164-IV of 25 March 2011 to Approve the Penal Enforcement Code of Turkmenistan.



2010-03-12TKM-2010-L-86644
Turkmenistan
Human rights
 
Law No. 92-IV of 12 March 2010 on Culture.
(Закон от 12 марта 2010 года №92-IV О культуре)
Legislation from CIS Countries (in Russian), SoyuzPravoInform (PDF in Russian) (consulted on 2011-05-28)

Defines, inter alia, legal, economic, social and organizational basis for state policy in the sphere of culture. Provides for access to culture for all citizens. Chapter V regulates issues related to cultural workers, their rights and state guarantees for these workers.
Date of entry into force: 2010-03-12




2009-08-09TKM-2009-L-84118
Turkmenistan
Economic and social policy
 
Law No. 57-IV of 15 August 2009 on Supporting Small and Medium-sized businesses.
(ЗАКОН ТУРКМЕНИСТАНА О государственной поддержке малого и среднего предпринимательства)
Information on-line in Russian and English, Turkmenistan: Zolotoy Vek (PDF in Russian) (consulted on 2010-07-11)

Chapter I: General Provisions
Chapter II: State Regulation in the Sphere of Small and Medium-sized Businesses
Chapter III: State Support of Small and Medium-sized Businesses
Chapter IV: State Guarantees to Protect the Activities of the Subjects of Small and Medium-sized Businesses
Chapter V: Final Provisions




2008-06-11TKM-2008-L-79293
Turkmenistan
Economic and social policy
 
Act on Foreign Investments in Turkmenistan.
Turkmenistan: Zolotoy Vek, 2008-08-01 (PDF in Russian)

Articles 12 and 13 regulate issues concerning labour relations and social insurance in Turkmenistan. The Act repeals the previous Act on Foreign Investments of 19 May 1992.
Date of entry into force: 2008-06-11




1994-10TKM-1994-L-56509
Turkmenistan
Economic and social policy
 
Act of October 1994 on entrepreneurial activity.
Russia and the Republics Legal Materials, 2000-04, No. 66, pp. 3-7




1993-10-08TKM-1993-L-52442
Turkmenistan
Economic and social policy
 
Act of 8 October 1993 on free economic zones, as amended to 23 September 1994.
Russia and the Republics Legal Materials, 2000-04, No. 66, pp. 3-10

Provides for setting up and liquidation of enterprises within the free economic zone, guarantees of rights and interests of the subjects of economic activity, basic principles of the activity of economic subjects, peculiarities of customs procedure, foreign currency and monetary mechanism of pricing, labour relations (regulated by collective and individual agreements in accordance with the legislation of Turkmenistan).
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1993-10-08TKM-1993-L-56512
Turkmenistan
Economic and social policy
 
Act of 8 October 1993 on the Chamber of Commerce.
Russia and the Republics Legal Materials, 2000-04, No. 66, pp. 3-10




1993-10-01TKM-1993-L-55452
Turkmenistan
Economic and social policy
 
Act of 1 October 1993 on enterprises.
Russia and the Republics: Legal Materials, 1999-10, No. 61, pp. 3-14

Regulates the forms of business organizations (inter alia, individual enterprise, state enterprise, cooperative enterprise, joint-stock company). The state guarantees the independence of enterprises and their freedom of activity. Also contains provisions dealing with liquidation and reorganization of enterprises.