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Amendments to the Petty Offenses Code and the Code of Procedure in Petty Offenses Cases

The Sejm adopted amendments to the Petty Offenses Code and the Code of Procedure in Petty Offenses Cases. The changes concern the penalties for offenses specified in Article 82, including replacing the penalty of reprimand with the restriction of liberty. Furthermore, in ticket proceedings for offenses under Article 82 and Chapter XI, a fine of up to PLN 5,000 may be imposed, and up to PLN 6,000 in the case specified in Article 9 § 1.
Key points
For offenses under Article 82 of the Petty Offenses Code, the penalty of reprimand is removed, introducing or leaving the penalties of arrest, restriction of liberty, or a fine.
In ticket proceedings for offenses under Article 82 and Chapter XI of the Petty Offenses Code, a fine of up to PLN 5,000 can be imposed, and up to PLN 6,000 in the case of Article 9 § 1 of the Petty Offenses Code.
The act enters into force 14 days after the date of publication.
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Rządowy projekt ustawy o zmianie ustawy - Kodeks wykroczeń oraz ustawy - Kodeks postępowania w sprawach o wykroczenia.
Print number: PROJEKT USTAWY 1635
Process start date: 2025-09-05
Voting date: 2025-11-07
Voting no: 50