# Regulatory enforcement and fines in Romania

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/regulatory-enforcement-and-fines-in-romania
> Updated: 2026-11-02T18:58:22.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 3.

Authorities in Romania have implemented various enforcement actions and fine structures across different sectors.

In the construction industry, labor inspectors in the Olt and Ilfov counties conducted inspections between October 12 and 16, 2026. These inspections targeted undeclared labor and occupational health and safety violations. In Ilfov, fines totaling 430,000 lei were issued, including 313,000 lei for labor relation violations and 117,000 lei for safety breaches. In Olt, fines totaling 179,000 lei were applied for similar issues, such as the lack of employment contracts and improper protective equipment.

Labor enforcement continued in Gorj between October 26 and 30, 2026, when the Territorial Labor Inspectorate conducted 59 inspections. These resulted in 68 administrative sanctions totaling 709,000 lei. Significant penalties included a 230,000 lei fine against a Bucharest-based employer for violating labor relations and safety regulations, including delayed salary payments. Additionally, a restaurant operator in Schela was fined 58,000 lei for non-compliance with labor laws and previous corrective measures.

In Ialomița, the County Gendarmerie reported conducting 734 public order missions during October. These operations included 606 missions focused on public safety, 99 intervention missions, and 29 missions covering sporting, religious, and cultural events. Authorities identified 60 offenses, resulting in fines exceeding 75,000 lei.

In the environmental sector, regulations under Emergency Ordinance no. 92/2021 and Law no. 101/2006 mandate penalties for improper waste disposal. Individuals burning garden debris face fines between 30,000 and 45,000 lei, while companies face penalties between 50,000 and 70,000 lei. Additionally, abandoning bulky waste in public spaces can result in individual fines of up to 45,000 lei.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-02: Law enforcement and labor inspections report sanctions in Romania

Authorities in Romania reported significant enforcement actions in October, including 734 gendarmerie missions in Ialomița and labor inspections in Gorj resulting in 709,000 lei in fines.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/law-enforcement-and-labor-inspections-report-sanctions-in-romania

### 2026-10-31: Romania: Fines for illegal waste burning and abandonment

Individuals in Romania face fines up to 45,000 lei for illegal waste burning and the improper abandonment of bulky items like furniture.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romania-fines-for-illegal-waste-burning-and-abandonment

### 2026-10-22: Labor inspectors in Romania issue fines for undeclared work

Labor inspectors in Romania's Olt and Ilfov counties issued hundreds of thousands of lei in fines after discovering undeclared workers and safety violations on construction sites.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/labor-inspectors-in-romania-issue-fines-for-undeclared-work

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