Do ministries or regulatory agencies develop forward regulatory plans – that is, a public list of anticipated regulatory changes or proposals intended to be adopted/implemented within a specified time frame?
Yes, throughout government
The Administration of the President or Cabinet of Ministers prepares government programs and regulatory plans, with a list of legal acts to be adopted. At the same time, all regulatory agencies are obliged to share drafts of these acts with the public through their Internet resources (the Constitutional Law "On Normative Legal Acts", Art. 9.1.3).
Are these plans available to general public?
Yes
Through official websites of government agencies and newspapers.
Do ministries or regulatory agencies publish the text or summary of proposed (not yet adopted) regulations before their enactment?
Yes, throughout government
All regulatory agencies must share drafts of legal acts with the public through their official websites (the Constitutional Law on Normative Legal Acts, Art. 9.1.3) and through the e-government website (the Decision of Ministry of Cabinet No. 142 of 25 December 2012). Most state agencies of Azerbaijan publish proposed regulations and place them for public discussions on their official websites.
Where is the draft text or summary published?
On a unified website where all proposed regulations are published; on the website of the relevant ministry or regulator.
Do ministries or regulatory agencies have the legal obligation to publish the text of proposed regulations before their enactment?
Yes, throughout government
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 142 of June 25, 2012 on approval of the "Rules of Posting Draft Regulations Prepared by the Cabinet of Ministers and Central Bodies of Executive Power on the Portal of the E-government." The Republic of Azerbaijan President's decree No. 509 of October 26, 2011 on Some Issues in Connection with the System of Special Permits (licenses) and Authorizations Required to Engage in Certain Types of Business Activities.
Is the entire text of the proposed draft published?
Yes, throughout government
Is there a period of time set by law for the text of the proposed regulations to be publicly available?
Yes
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers no. 142 on approval of the Rules of Posting Draft Regulations Prepared by the Cabinet of Ministers and Central Bodies of Executive Power on the Portal of the E-government of June 25, 2012 available at: http://e-qanun.az/framework/24072.
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Do ministries or regulatory agencies solicit comments on proposed (not yet adopted) regulations from the general public?
Yes, throughout government
The National Assembly of the Republic of Azerbaijan publishes draft legal acts on their official website to receive public comments and expert consultation. Also, state agencies solicit comments at their websites.
How are the comments received?
On a unified website for all proposed regulations; through targeted outreach to stakeholders, such as business associations or other groups; through e...
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On a unified website for all proposed regulations; through targeted outreach to stakeholders, such as business associations or other groups; through email; through social media; through mail/courier.
Is the rulemaking body required by law to solicit these comments on proposed regulations?
No
Is there a specialized government body or department tasked with soliciting and receiving these comments?
No
Do ministries or regulatory agencies report on the results of the consultation on proposed regulations?
No
How does the government report on the results of the consultation?
n/a
Where does the government report on the results of the consultation?
n/a
Is reporting on the results of the consultation required by law?
No
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Do ministries or regulatory agencies conduct an impact assessment of proposed (not yet adopted) regulations?
No
Are there criteria used for determining which proposed regulations are subjected to an impact assessment?
No
Are there any specific regulatory impact assessment guidelines?
No
Are impact assessments required by law?
No
Are impact assessment made publicly available?
No
How is this assessment distributed?
n/a
When is this assessment distributed?
n/a
Is there an obligation for regulators to consider alternatives to proposed regulation?
No
Is there a specialized government body tasked with reviewing and monitoring regulatory impact assessments conducted by other individual agencies or government bodies?
No
Please provide the name of this government body, and explain its functions.
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Are the laws that are currently in effect available in a single place?
Yes
How are the laws that are in force accessed?
On a unified website managed by the government On a unified website managed by the private sector Printed in an official gazette / journal or ot...
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On a unified website managed by the government On a unified website managed by the private sector Printed in an official gazette / journal or other publication
Newspapers "Republic" and "Azerbaijan", Legislation Journal of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Bulletin of the Milli Mejlis of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Xalq qezeti.
Are the secondary regulations that are currently in effect codified and available in a single place?
Yes
Are these websites or registries updated regularly?
Yes
Can these websites or registries be accessed by the public free of charge?
Yes
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Do ministries or regulatory agencies conduct ex-post reviews?
No
Are there any criteria for which regulations are subject to ex-post reviews?
No
What specific approaches are used by your government?
n/a
Are ex-post reviews required by law?
No
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Can affected parties request reconsideration or appeal adopted regulations to the relevant administrative agency?
Yes
According to Article 130 of the Constitution, everyone has the right to the procedure established by law to appeal to the Constitutional Court of Azerbaijan Republic of normative acts of the legislative and executive authorities, municipalities and courts acts that violate their rights and freedoms.
When appealing against adverse regulatory decisions, which options are typically available to affected parties?
Judicial review
Is there any existing requirement that regulations be periodically reviewed to see whether they are still needed or should be revised?
