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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.