8. Simplified Licensing and Permitting Procedures

• The total number of licenses and permits was reduced by 84%.
• Licenses and permits may be required only for:

          - Safety and health protection   

          - Security of living conditions and cultural environment of individuals

          - Protection of state and public interests

• Reduced statutory time limits for government action: 30 days for issuing licenses and 20 days for issuing permits.
• “Silence is consent” – a permit or license is automatically granted if no government action is taken within statutory time limits.