Panama: Regulations on Use of DronesWednesday, June 1, 2016 As part of the requirements of the new standard, all drones circulating in the country must be registered with the Civil Aviation Authority. Resolution No. 120/DSA/DJ/DG/AAC: New Regulations for Interbank DepositsMonday, October 22, 2012 The Superintendency of Banks in Panama has issued Agreement 005-2012, updating the rules on the placement of deposits between banks. According to this agreement, which repeals agreements 6-74 and 2-78: Panama: Restrictions on Commercial Use of Public SpacesFriday, March 18, 2016 Fines for obstructing traffic on sidewalks with tables, chairs, vehicles or service counters without municipal authorization range from $500 to $2,000. From a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry of Panama: First Observatory of Electric PowerFriday, July 24, 2015 AGEXPORT creates the Observatory of Electric Power, to ensure the competitiveness of the sector in Guatemala. The purpose of the Observatory is to monitor regulatory changes affecting the operation of the electricity market, monitor their impact on electricity costs and generate opinion on important decisions. Requirements for Cement in PanamaTuesday, July 30, 2019 One of the approved technical standards establishes the chemical, physical, and performance requirements of general and specialty cements for both imported and locally produced products. Ministerial resolutions also include packaging, transportation, storage and use requirements. El Salvador: Rules for Pension FundsMonday, October 30, 2017 The regulations that take will effect on November 1 allow administrators to create up to four different funds to bring together contributors depending on their age, among other innovations. From a report by the Central Bank of El Salvador: Uber, Competition and the Free MarketMonday, September 18, 2017 In El Salvador reform of legislation on passenger transport has been proposed to "incorporate business models based on new telecommunications technologies." From a report by the Superintendency of Competition in El Salvador: Costa Rica: Regulation for Food IndustryThursday, December 8, 2016 Regulations on Emissions of Air pollutants from indirect boilers and furnaces comes into effect in March 2017. From a statement issued by the Costa Rican Chamber of the Food Industry: Heavy Transport: New Deadline for Speed ControlTuesday, November 12, 2019 In Guatemala, the entry into force of the speed measurement and control device, which must be installed in vehicles of 3.5 tons and 12 passengers or more, was extended for another year. The regulations in Governmental Agreement 38-2019, published in April of this year, established that as of November 14 heavy transport units must carry a device that will have the function of measuring the speed at which vehicles travel, which must not exceed 80 kilometers per hour. Guatemala: Rules for Micro FinancersTuesday, September 13, 2016 Regulations are being prepared for the entry into force of the microfinance law on November 10. Liquidity, solvency and corporate governance are some of the aspects that govern the 30 regulations prepared by the Superintendency of Banks of Guatemala, for the entry into force of the law in November. Regulation of Nurseries in CompaniesWednesday, October 9, 2019 The Salvadoran government announced that in January 2020 it will submit a proposal to regulate the operation of nurseries dedicated to the care of employees' children, which will be mandatory for companies with more than 100 workers. The regulation will be part of the application of the Special Law for the Regulation of Nurseries, which will enter into force on June 19, 2020. Guatemala: Occupational Health and Safety StandardsThursday, August 13, 2015 The entry into force of the new Regulation of Occupational Safety and Health has been Postponed until September 8. From a tax memorandum by Tezó and Associates: Panama: New Rules for Outdoor AdvertisingMonday, September 28, 2015 From January 2016 new regulations of the Mayoral Office of Panama will be in effect, imposing fines on companies that exceed the maximum number of ads permitted. The new rules governing in January 2016 prohibit placing posters or any announcements at more than 11 points, including churches, airports, national monuments, sites declared heritage of the Republic, sites declared as protected areas or city gardens. The Mayor of Panama announced that companies which currently have billboards or other outdoor advertising have a period of 180 days to put them in order. Banking law reforms become effective this month in PanamaWednesday, August 13, 2008 The new provisions of the Banking Law will become effective starting August 25, the Superintendency of Banks indicated. The new provisions include increased regulations for banks with international licenses and the creation of the position of banking supervisor. Panama: Regulations for Electronic Banking ApprovedMonday, January 2, 2012 The Superintendency of Banks has announced changes to the legislation which regulates electronic banking. A statement from the superintendency indicates that the update seeks promote electronic banking operations and make them more secure, transparent and efficient. |
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