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Luxembourg: Accessibility Law
Law of 8 March 2023
Compliance Summary
Enforcement Body
Ministry of Family Affairs
Penalty Structure
Authority Discretion
Compliance Deadline
2025-06-28
Cure Period
3 months
Verbatim Law Details
"La loi du 8 mars 2023 relative aux exigences en matière d'accessibilité applicables aux produits et aux services désigne le Ministère de la Famille comme autorité de surveillance du marché. Elle prévoit des amendes pénales pouvant atteindre 1.000.000 euros en cas d'infraction grave."
Key Articles
- §Article 1 (Scope)
- §Article 6 (Obligations)
- §Article 18 (Criminal penalties — up to €1M)
Sectors in Scope
BankingE-commerceTransportTelephonye-BooksAudiovisual
Exemptions
Microenterprises exempt.
Compliance Notes
Luxembourg's penalties are criminal rather than administrative, with a €1M maximum — the highest nominal cap in the EU. Luxembourg's financial sector (banks, funds) is a primary enforcement target.
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