After the draft internal trade law was passed in the House of Representative of the Parliament of BiH's Federation entity, minister of trade Amir Hasicevic stated that this law introduces a non-working Sunday as the standard for sales facilities.
“We have also defined the working hours for sales facilities, as well as some exceptions. We have regulated the formation and display of prices,” Hasicevic emphasized.
While drafting the law's text, there was successful collaboration with the Consumer Association, labor unions, and employers, forming a strong team capable of addressing all future challenges that the market may bring.
In practice, different solutions have been applied regarding working hours on Sundays, with regulations made by cantons, cities, and municipalities, leading to inconsistencies in Sunday trading and complicating business operations for companies operating across the entire Federation of BiH.
The existing internal trade law does not recognize non-working Sundays as a rule for sales facilities.
The new law specifies that “the working hours for sales facilities are determined by the retailer from Monday to Saturday for a total of 90 hours per week, that sales facilities are closed on Sundays and holidays, and that the Government of FBiH or the competent Ministry of Labor and Social Policy decides which holidays are non-working. They can also determine which sales facilities are required to work during holidays.
The new internal trade law also includes significant changes, offering a more precise definition of a trader and trading activity, as well as other entities that can engage in trading under certain conditions, including individuals, citizens’ associations, and farmers. The law specifies the working hours for sales facilities and further regulates the actions and obligations of traders in their trading activities.
Additionally, the law addresses key consumer-related issues, such as providing discounts or sales at reduced prices.
The law also comprehensively addresses internet sales, recognizing its growing importance in overall retail turnover. With the growth of internet sales, certain deviations have arisen due to the lack of clear legal frameworks in the field of electronic business in the Federation of BiH, necessitating the implementation of mechanisms to address this behavior.
Once this law comes into effect, the Government will establish the Council for the Development of Trade in the Federation of BiH, serving as an advisory body to promote the improvement and development of trade in the Federation.
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