THE SPECIFIC OF "CONTRAVENTION FINES" IN THE LEGAL REGULATION OF THE LEGISLATION OF THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA AND ROMANIA - ELEMENTS OF COMPARATIVE LAW

Abstract

The published material reveals clear information about the application by the empowered body of the state of the contravention sanction - the fine, as a pecuniary punishment, approached through the legislation of the Republic of Moldova and Romania - comparative aspect. The proposed study highlights the particularities and conditions of the application of the contravention fine, considering the degree of social danger regarding the committed action, the circumstances of the commission of the action and the personal circumstances of the contravener. At the same time, were approached the exceptions of unconstitutionality in both states regarding contravention provisions. An important section of the study was dedicated to the effects concerning the failure to pay the fine.