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Bulgaria: Accessibility Law

Law on Accessibility Requirements

Compliance Summary

Enforcement Body

Ministry of Transport and Communications

Penalty Structure

Authority Discretion

Compliance Deadline

2025-06-28

Cure Period

30 days

Verbatim Law Details

"The Bulgarian Law on Accessibility Requirements for Products and Services transposes Directive 2019/882. The Ministry of Transport and Communications is designated as market surveillance authority. Fines are set in Bulgarian Lev (BGN), with the law specifying up to BGN 30,000 for serious infringements."

Key Articles

  • §Article 3 (Scope)
  • §Article 12 (Obligations)
  • §Article 34 (Penalties)

Sectors in Scope

BankingE-commerceTransportTelephonye-Books

Exemptions

Microenterprises exempt. Products in circulation before June 2025 benefit from a 5-year transition.

Compliance Notes

Currency risk for multinational fines: BGN 30,000 ≈ €15,000. The Sofia-based enforcement body has limited cross-border reach.

Important Legal Disclaimer

This platform is an informational reference tool only. It is not intended to provide legal advice or guarantee accessibility compliance. For official legal interpretations and binding compliance requirements, please consult the W3C WCAG 2.2 Recommendation, the European Accessibility Act (Directive 2019/882), and your national enforcement authority.