Digest of Amendments to the Legislation of Ukraine
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Regarding Academic Scholarships:
The government has amended the procedure for using budget funds for the payment of academic scholarships. From now on, students of private ownership who study under state order will also be able to receive scholarships. In addition, the list of recipients of budget funds and the procedures for their use have been clarified to ensure a more efficient and transparent distribution.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on ΠΏΡΠΈΡΠ²ΠΎΡΠ½Π½Ρ ΡΠ°Π½Π³Ρ Π΄Π΅ΡΠΆΡΠ»ΡΠΆΠ±ΠΎΠ²ΡΡ:
The second rank of a civil servant has been assigned to Inna Petrivna Yashchuk, State Secretary of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine. This decision was made on the basis of the Law of Ukraine “On Civil Service” and is the basis for calculating the corresponding salary and other payments.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Appointment of the Deputy Head of the State Agency of Water Resources of Ukraine:
Viktor Vasyliovych Kantsurak has been appointed as the Deputy Head of the State Agency of Water Resources of Ukraine for a term of five years. At the same time, the previous period of his tenure in this position, starting from November 3, 2021, is taken into account.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Dismissal from the Post of Deputy Head of the National Social Service of Ukraine:
Viktor Vasyliovych Kantsurak has been dismissed from the post of Deputy Head of the National Social Service of Ukraine due to a transfer to another job. This decision was made on the basis of the Law of Ukraine “On Civil Service”.
Ruling of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine Regarding Responsibility for Traffic Violations Recorded Automatically:
The Constitutional Court of Ukraine has closed the proceedings in the case regarding the constitutionality of Part One of Article 14-3 of the Code of Administrative Offenses, which defines responsibility for traffic violations recorded automatically. The court confirmed its previous position regarding the constitutionality of this norm, establishing the responsibility of owners or users of vehicles.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Regarding PSO in the Natural Gas Market:
The government has amended the Regulation on PSO in the natural gas market, expanding the list of protected consumers by adding religious organizations. Also, “Ukrnafta” can purchase gas in crisis situations at the expense of credit funds. A fixed price for gas has been established for heat energy producers who use gas turbine and gas piston installations for electricity production.
Order of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine Regarding the Verification and Quality Control of Medicinal Products:
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine has made technical clarifications to the documents regulating the licensing and quality control of medicinal products. The changes concern the correction of inaccuracies in the annexes to the procedures for verification and quality control of medicinal products, as well as bringing the terminology in line with current legislation.
Decision of the National Securities and Stock Market Commission Regarding Licensing:
The National Securities and Stock Market Commission has amended the Procedure for Issuing, Suspending, and Terminating Licenses for Professional Activities in Capital Markets. References to the numbers “8, 8-1” have been added in paragraphs 14 and 16 of Section V of the Procedure, which may indicate additional requirements for issuing, suspending, or terminating licenses.
Order of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine Regarding Remuneration of Employees of the State Criminal-Executive Service:
The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine has amended the terms of remuneration of employees of the State Criminal-Executive Service, including camps for prisoners of war in the scope of the order. The schemes of tariff categories for various categories of employees have been revised, and changes have also been made to the names of positions and professions.
Order of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine Regarding Quality Control of Medicinal Products:
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine has changed the qualification requirements for authorized persons responsible for quality control of medicinal products, in particular, the requirements for education and work experience have been detailed. Also, separate requirements are provided for authorized persons in pharmacies located in rural areas and those working at gas stations.
Order of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine Regarding the Inspection of Pharmacy Institutions:
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine has clarified the requirements for the area of pharmacy institutions and introduced a form of inspection act for pharmacies at gas stations (gas stations). The new requirements concern the minimum area of the trading floor, premises for storing medicines, and premises for staff.
Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine Regarding the Recognition of Learning Outcomes Obtained in the Temporarily Occupied Territory:
The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine has made technical changes to the forms of documents for the recognition of learning outcomes at the level of professional education, obtained in the temporarily occupied territory of Ukraine. The changes concern the educational declaration, protocols of interviews, and assessment of learning outcomes.
Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine Regarding the Recognition of Learning Outcomes Obtained in the Temporarily Occupied Territory:
The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine has approved the forms of documents necessary for the recognition of learning outcomes at the level of professional education, obtained in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. These are the educational declaration, protocols of interviews, and assessment of learning outcomes.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Provision of Humanitarian Aid:
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has determined the list of communal enterprises that have the right to receive humanitarian aid during the period of martial law and three months after its completion. The list contains five communal enterprises with their USREOU codes indicated.
Decision of the European Court of Human Rights in the Case of “Rohatiuk v. Ukraine”:
The European Court of Human Rights found that the prolonged absence of the full text of the court decision violated the applicant’s right of access to court, which is a violation of Article 6 of the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms. The court awarded the applicant 1,500 euros in compensation for moral damage.
Review of each of legal acts published today:
### **On the accounting price of banking metals**
This document is an official notification from the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) regarding the accounting prices for banking metals, established as of March 16, 2026.
**Structure and main provisions:**
The document contains a table with information on the accounting prices for gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. For each metal, the numerical and alphabetical code, the number of troy ounces (1), and the accounting price in hryvnias are indicated. It is important to note that the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell these metals at the specified prices.
**Key provisions for use:**
These accounting prices can be used for accounting, valuation of assets in banking metals, calculation of collateral, etc. However, it should be remembered that these are only accounting prices, not purchase or sale prices.
### **On the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies**
This document is an official notification from the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) on the establishment of the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs (Special Drawing Rights) for a specific date β March 16, 2026.
The structure of the document is simple: it is a table containing a list of foreign currencies and SDRs, their codes (numerical and alphabetical), the number of units of currency/SDRs, and the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against them. It is important to note that these rates are used for accounting purposes, for NBU transactions with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine (DKSU), and in other cases defined by the legislation of Ukraine.
The most important provision is that the NBU does not undertake any obligation to buy or sell these currencies at these rates. This means that the rate is indicative and is used for certain official purposes, and not for foreign exchange transactions in the market.
### **On Amendments to Resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1043 and 1047 of December 28, 2016**
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1. **Essence of the law:** The resolution amends the procedure for using budget funds for the payment of academic scholarships and the amounts of scholarships. The main goal of the changes is to clarify the list of recipients of budget funds and to extend the effect of the resolution on the amounts of scholarships to students of private ownership who study under state order.
2. **Structure and main provisions:**
* The resolution introduces changes to two previous resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1043 and No. 1047 of December 28, 2016.
* Amendments to the Procedure for the Use of Funds (Resolution No. 1043) include:
* Clarification of terminology (replacement of “under the program” with “under the budget program”).
* Definition of recipients of budget funds, in particular, higher education institutions of state ownership in the form of a state non-commercial enterprise and higher education institutions of private ownership that provide training under state order.
* Clarification regarding postgraduate students and doctoral students who study in higher education institutions of state ownership that belong to the sphere of management of the Ministry of Education and Science.
* Addition regarding students of private ownership who study under state order.
* Exclusion of the requirement for compliance with the passport of the budget program.
* Addition of a clause on reflecting budgetary funds in accounting and carrying out operations with budgetary funds in accordance with the established procedure.
* Amendments to Resolution No. 1047 provide for the extension of the effect of the amounts of academic scholarships to students of private ownership who study under state order.
3. **Most important provisions:**
* Expansion of the circle of scholarship recipients to students of private universities who study under state order. This is important to ensure equal opportunities in obtaining education.
* Clarification of the procedures for the use of budget funds, which contributes to their more efficient and transparent distribution.
* The entry into force of the resolution from September 1, 2026, which gives time to prepare for the implementation of changes.
**On ΠΏΡΠΈΡΠ²ΠΎΡΠ½Π½Ρ Π―ΡΡΠΊ Π.Π. second rank of civil servant**
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns personnel issues of the civil service.
**Essence of the order:**
The order assigns the second rank of civil servant to YΠ°shchuk Inna Petrivna, who holds the position of State Secretary of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine. This decision was made on the basis of Article 39 of the Law of Ukraine “On Civil Service”.
**Structure and main provisions:**
The order consists of a preamble, which contains a reference to Article 39 of the Law of Ukraine “On Civil Service”, and the main part, which indicates the assignment of the rank to a specific person. The order does not contain changes to previous versions of legislation, as it is an individual act.
**Important provisions for use:**
For practical use, it is important to take into account that this order is the basis for calculating salaries and other payments provided for civil servants of the corresponding rank. Also, this document is a confirmation of professional growth.
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On the Appointment of V.V. Kantsurak as Deputy Head of the State Agency of Water Resources of Ukraine
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns the appointment of Viktor Vasyliovych Kantsurak to the position of Deputy Head of the State Agency of Water Resources of Ukraine. The decision stipulates that the appointment is for a term of five years, starting from the date of actual commencement of duties, taking into account the previous period in office in accordance with the order of November 3, 2021. Remuneration of V.V. Kantsurak will be carried out in accordance with current legislation.
The structure of the order consists of the document title, date and place of issue, heading, text of the order, and signature of the Prime Minister of Ukraine.
Main provisions:
1. Appointment of V.V. Kantsurak to the position of Deputy Head of the State Agency of Water Resources of Ukraine.
2. Term of appointment β five years, taking into account the previous period in office.
3. Remuneration is carried out in accordance with the legislation.
The most important provision for use is the provision on the term of appointment, as it determines the duration of the official’s powers. Also important is the reference to the previous order, which is taken into account when calculating the total period in office.
On the Dismissal of V.V. Kantsurak from the Position of Deputy Head of the National Social Service of Ukraine
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns personnel issues of the civil service. It provides for the dismissal of Viktor Vasyliovych Kantsurak from the position of Deputy Head of the National Social Service of Ukraine.
The order consists of one clause, which states the dismissal of V.V. Kantsurak with the wording “due to transfer to another job” and a reference to paragraph 2 of part one of Article 41 of the Law of Ukraine “On Civil Service”.
The most important provision of this order is the fact of termination of the powers of a specific person in a specific position in the civil service, which may affect the organization of work of the relevant service.
Ruling of the Second Senate of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine on the Closure of Constitutional Proceedings in the Case on the Constitutional Complaint of Nataliia Oleksandrivna Riabets Regarding the Compliance with the Constitution of Ukraine (Constitutionality) of Part One of Article 14-3 of the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses
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