Analiza juridică a termenului special de prescripție pentru faptele prevăzute la art. 177 și art. 179 din Codul contravențional al Republicii Moldova [Articol]

Abstract

The present paper analyses the legal regime of the special limitation period of contravention liability for the offences referred to in Art. 177 para. (3) and (4) lit. c), d), g) and art. 179 of the Contravention Code of the Republic of Moldova. These provisions punish unau¬thorised interventions on constructions, the execution of works without authorisation or outside approved projects, as well as the erection of constructions without complying with legal norms. In legal doctrine, prescription is seen as a mechanism for protecting legal certainty and social stability. The special time limit of 24 months for certain offences reflects the seriousness of the offence, the difficulty of detection and the associated risks. In the construction sector, this time limit is justified by the technical complexity of the works and the implications for public safety and urban discipline. The study emphasises the national legal framework, specialised doctrine and the practice of the authorities, providing a perspective on the justification and applicability of this derogating regime from the general limitation period.