The Saeima has adopted and the President promulgated the following laws: the law "on amendments to the regulated professions and the recognition of professional qualifications" make law "on regulated professions and recognition of professional qualifications" (Latvian Saeima and the Cabinet of Ministers rapporteur, 2001, no. 15; 2003, No 23) follows: 1. Replace the words "throughout the Act binding on the Republic of Latvia in international contracts" (fold) with the words "International Treaty approved by the Parliament" (the fold).
2. in article 1: (1) be expressed as follows: "1) adaptation period: the period in which the professional qualifications acquired abroad by a person (hereinafter applicant) the regulated profession in the Republic of Latvia operates a qualified profession concerned. This period lasts no more than three years and ends with the assessment of the applicant's work; "
Express points 5 and 6 by the following: "5) aptitude test: an evaluation of the applicant's professional knowledge, which the institution issuing the certificate of recognition of professional qualifications for regulated professions. Aim of the test is to assess the ability of the applicant to pursue a regulated profession in the Republic of Latvia;
6) home state — the State in which the applicant has obtained the professional qualification. If a citizen of a Member State of the Union of professional qualifications acquired in whole or in part, outside the European Union, the home country is considered a member of the European Union, in which the professional qualifications recognised for the first time; "
make the following point 12: ' 12) regulated profession: the regulated professional activity or regulated professional activities in the legal professions; "
to supplement the article with paragraph 15 as follows: "15) legal professional activity: the activity in general or individual nature of the professional activities concerned regulatory legislation has laid down specific requirements for the professional investigator education, professional qualification supporting documents or professional name."
3. in article 2: Add to the first part of paragraph 3, after the word "abroad" by the words "and abroad for the recognition of professional qualifications in the Republic of Latvia";
to supplement the first part of paragraph 4 by the following: ' 4) to promote the free movement of persons in the Member States of the European Union. ";
to make a fifth by the following: "(5) to the stateless persons who come from foreign countries, and persons recognized as refugees under the 1951 Convention of 28 July on the refugee status, subject to the provisions of this law on the recognition of professional qualifications";
replace the sixth paragraph, the words "European economic area" with the words "European economic area";
Supplement to the eighth article as follows: "(8) To citizens of States which in accordance with international agreements approved by the Saeima has defined these agreements of the Member States of the European Union the right to the recognition of professional qualifications in the field covered by the same provisions of the Act, which applies to nationals of the Member States of the European Union."
4. Make article 3, fourth subparagraph by the following: "(4) the Person who is going to start for the first time regulated the profession in the law or the Cabinet of Ministers regulations may restrict the right to work, determining the requirements to operate a certified (licensed) professional to operate without supervision or the right to use the name of the corresponding profession or setting limits on transaction self-employed status for a period not exceeding five years. These provisions do not apply to the person who obtained the foreign staff and supporting documents is recognized in the law. "
5. To turn off the second subparagraph of article 7, paragraph 3.
6. Express article 8, fourth subparagraph by the following: "(4) for independent practice rights in the field of architecture, in addition to the person concerned referred to in the first paragraph of the University type higher school for higher education diplomas issued required under Construction laws assigned the architect practice certificate showing that the person concerned in the management of the certified architects experienced independent practice required knowledge and skills."
7. Add to the second paragraph of article 9 with 14, 15, 16 and 17 the following: "14) cosmetic;
15) Dental Assistant;
16) sister's Assistant;
17) dental nurse. "
8. Article 10: make the first paragraph by the following: "(1) a Person's right to make independent professional medical profession and practice law in one of the doctor's profession specialties, apakšspecialitāt, and papildspecialitāt for certifying higher education diploma accredited full time medical courses in learning, professional qualification certificate, which the rules governing the Treatment of acquisition law, and the inclusion of a person in the register of persons for treatment.";
turn off the fifth.
9. in article 12: turn off the first part;
make the second paragraph as follows: "(2) a Person's right to make independent professional activities in the dental profession and practice law in the dental profession in one of the specialty and apakšspecialitāt for certifying higher education diploma on full-time accredited dental programs, medical education diploma for accredited dental residency training programs, professional qualification certificate, which the rules governing the Treatment of acquisition law, and the inclusion of a person in the register of persons of treatment."
10. Turn off the first part of article 13.
11. in article 14: make first and second subparagraph by the following: "(1) a Person's right to pursue the professional activities of nurses in the profession certify diplomas for secondary vocational education or diploma of first level professional higher education, or higher education diploma of nursing accredited study programmes, which meet the requirements of the third paragraph, and the inclusion of a person in the register of persons for treatment.
(2) a Person's right to make independent professional nursing profession specialties in addition to the first paragraph of this article of the diplomas certifying professional qualifications certificate, which the rules governing the Treatment of acquisition law, and the inclusion of a person in the register of persons for treatment. ";
replace the seventh paragraph, the word "apakšspecialitāš" with the word "specialties";
Supplement to the eighth article as follows: "(8) a Person's right to make independent professional dental nurse profession certify diplomas for secondary vocational education, professional qualification certificate, which the rules governing the Treatment of acquisition law, and the inclusion of a person in the register of persons of treatment."
12. in article 15: turn off the first part;
make the second paragraph as follows: "(2) a Person's right to make independent professional activities and the rights of a specialist midwife profession certify diplomas for secondary vocational education or diploma of first level professional higher education, or higher education diploma on accredited courses in midwife training, which corresponds to this article, the fourth or the sixth part, the professional qualification certificate, which the rules governing the Treatment of acquisition law, and the inclusion of a person in the register of persons of treatment."
13. in article 16: make the second paragraph as follows: "(2) a pharmacist education supplemented with professional experience in the field concerned, if the individual professional activities in the field of Pharmacy regulatory legislation is to put the elevated requirements.";
make quarter point 2 as follows: "2) for at least six months of continuous teaching practice in general or open pharmacy or the closed-end type, or the hospital's pharmacy."
14. Express article 18, the third subparagraph by the following: "(3) the maritime sector, regulated professions are: 1) the Manager of the ship;
2) Engineer;
3) ratings;
4) radio technician;
5) hidrogrāf. "
15. Make the text of article 22 the following: "(1) the professional qualifications of the 1978 International Convention on standards of training, certification and Watchkeeping for seafarers, its amendments and International Labour Organization Convention requirements is mandatory prerequisite for a person to be eligible to perform professional activities in the maritime domain, you receive a corresponding certificate of professional qualifications.
(2) professional qualification certificate issued to the Saeima approved the international treaty or the legislation of the Republic of Latvia, is a mandatory prerequisite for a person to be eligible to carry out professional activities regulated professions in these maritime areas: 1) Board;
2) Engineer;
3) ratings;
4) radio professional. "
16. Article 27: make the first paragraph by the following:

"(1) a Person's right to make its own professional veterinary profession and practice law declares about higher education diploma accredited full time veterinary courses and registration of veterinary surgeons in the field of veterinary regulatory legislation.";
to complement the fourth subparagraph following the words ' of animals intended for human consumption, the words "and" vegetable ";
turn off the fifth paragraph, the words "five years";
turn off the sixth.
17. Express the 28, 29 and 30 of article 1 as follows: "article 28. Requirements for regulated professions, science, education and sports (1) education, science and sport, the regulated professions in which qualification requirements determined by the accredited study programmes or, in the cases specified by law, professional certification provisions are the following: 1) educator;
2) University academic staff profession;
3) scientific institutions academic staff profession;
4) sports specialist.
(2) the requirements for education and professional qualifications in regulated educators, universities and scientific institutions academic staff, as well as a sports specialist occupations determined by the education, science and sports regulatory laws.
29. article. Requirements for regulated professions in the field of electricity (1) regulated professions in the field of Electricity, which determines the qualifications of accredited education programs or, in the cases specified by law, professional certification provisions are the following: 1) electrical engineer;
2 elektrotehniķ of electrical equipment) technician;
3) elektrotehniķ;
4) elektromontier.
(2) a Person's right to make independent professional activity referred to in the first paragraph shall certify professions: 1) elektroinženier profession: a diploma of second level professional higher education and qualifications or elektroinženier engineering master's degree;
2) elektrotehniķ electrical specialist profession: Diploma of first level professional higher education and elektrotehniķ electrical equipment specialist qualifications or professional qualification certificate, attesting to the fourth level of professional qualification obtained;
3 elektrotehniķ: Diploma of profession) of average vocational education and elektrotehniķ qualifications or professional qualification certificate, attesting to the third level of the professional qualification obtained;
4 elektromontier diploma in the profession) on vocational training and elektromontier qualifications or professional qualification certificate, attesting to the second level of professional qualification.
(3) in certain areas of the professional activities in addition to the second part of this article, certain documents in accordance with the electricity sector regulatory law requires professional qualification certificate, which attests to the additional qualifications gained in the relevant field.
30. article. Requirements for regulated professions lawyers (1) the regulated profession is a lawyer's lawyer (sworn lawyer, sworn advocate Assistant) profession in which qualification requirements determined by the accredited study programmes and, in the cases specified by law, professional certification.
(2) the Person's entitlement to the action of the lawyer profession certifies: 1) second level of higher professional education diploma for the Republic of Latvia Law accredited programs and legal qualifications;
2) compliance with the professional qualifications and professional experience requirements laid down by the law of the bar. "
18. Article 32 of the expression by the following: ' article 32. Requirements for regulated professions a land surveying and real estate valuation (1) land surveying and real estate evaluation in the area of regulated professions in which qualification requirements determined by the accredited study programmes and, in the cases specified by law, professional certification provisions are the following: 1) sworn land surveyors;
2) real property valuer.
(2) a Person's right to make independent professional land surveyors profession declares the type of the school of the University higher education diploma issued on accredited study programmes in Engineering Geodesy and land-use planning or engineering, or engineering, Mapmaking, or fotogrammetrij of the professional qualifications of engineers or engineering master's degree, and certificate of land surveyors professional qualifications, the provisions of which shall be governed by the law of the land surveying field.
(3) in the second paragraph of article in those courses minimum total duration of education is four years of full time study in the duration of studies or equivalent part-time study program, and its ends with engineering diploma or academic degree requirements of the successful settlement of the issue of the diploma and.
(4) the surveyor qualifications can also be obtained by gradually raising the qualifications or learning with breaks education programs, culminating in the successful completion of the examination if the person is at least three years in the last five years has been working in the management of land surveyors or chartered surveying firm.
(5) the law "on State land service" in the order of land surveyors professional qualifications eligible for excellence in surveying the area, even if the provisions of this article are fulfilled only partially. In that case, shall issue a certificate of professional qualification, which gives the same right to education as laid down in this article. "
19. (B) the name of the section to express the following: "(B) section. Abroad for the recognition of professional qualifications ".
20. Make the title of Chapter VII, the following: "Chapter VII. Foreign recognition of professional qualifications acquired in General ".
21. Article 33 of the expression as follows: "article 33. Abroad for the recognition of professional qualifications system in the Republic of Latvia, the following foreign countries resulting of the system for the recognition of professional qualifications: 1) a special system for the recognition of professional qualifications;
2) the General system for the recognition of professional qualifications;
3) the recognition of professional qualifications on the basis of the applicant's professional experience. "
22. Article 34: turn the introductory part of the first subparagraph, the word "aliens";
replace the second paragraph, the word "aliens" with the word "applicant";
make the third paragraph as follows: "(3) the first subparagraph of point 2 and 3 of these professions shall apply a special system for the recognition of professional qualifications with regard to nationals of the Member States of the European Union, European economic area nationals as well as citizens of other States, as provided for in international treaties approved by the Parliament."
23. Article 35: make the first paragraph by the following: "(1) the General system for the recognition of professional qualifications in the Republic of Latvia to apply to the regulated professions whose educational program or professional qualification requirements have been laid down in international treaties approved by the Parliament and which under this Act shall not apply to the special system for the recognition of professional qualifications."
to turn off the second sentence of the second subparagraph;
make the third paragraph as follows: "(3) the recognition of professional qualifications on the basis of the applicant's professional experience, apply to nationals of the Member States of the European Union. Citizens of other countries for the recognition of professional qualifications in the second part of this article in cases referred to in the General system for the recognition of professional qualifications, if the Saeima approved the international treaties do not set out a different agenda. "
24. Article 36: put the name of the article as follows: "article 36. The Cabinet's competence in foreign countries for the recognition of professional qualifications ";
Express 1 and 2 in the following wording: "1) defines additional requirements for foreign professional qualifications recognition in the regulated professions (also to nationals of the Member States of the European Union, where the educational and professional qualifications of the partially conform to the requirements laid down in the Republic of Latvia the relevant profession);
2) determines the duration of professional experience abroad and the way the recognition of professional qualifications acquired on the basis of the applicant's professional experience, the regulated professions in the areas of economic activity, which laid down specific requirements for General or professional knowledge and skills; "
to supplement the article with 5, 6, 7 and 8 of the following: "5) down the doctor and obtained foreign medical profession pamatspecialitāš, apakšspecialitāš or papildspecialitāš, a pharmacist and veterinarian staff and supporting documents, which are recognised by applying a special system for the recognition of professional qualifications, the documents issued by the authorities, as well as the qualifications of a name (the name and qualifications of the name appear also in the language of the country which issued the document);

6) determines the architect obtained abroad, nurse, midwife, dentist and dental professional name of apakšspecialitāš, education and professional qualifications in the supporting documents, which are recognised by applying a special system for the recognition of professional qualifications, the documents issued by the authorities, as well as the qualifications of a name (the name and qualifications of the name appear also in the language of the country which issued the document);
7) down to a foreign lawyer obtained professional titles (qualification), which recognises the application of the special system for the recognition of professional qualifications;
8) determines the order in which the information institutions and institutions that issued the certificate of recognition of professional qualifications for regulated professions, documents submitted by the applicant. "
25. Article 37: put the name of the article as follows: "article 37. Abroad for staff and supporting documents ";
make the first part of the introductory paragraph as follows: "(1) the applicant's higher education diploma, diploma of first level professional higher education, vocational education diploma or certificate of competence must certify that:".
26. Article 38: turn off the title, the word "aliens";
make first and second subparagraph by the following: "(1) If a person's professional qualifications are recognised in accordance with the procedure laid down in this Act, that person is entitled to use this law to the relevant regulated professions name.
(2) of this article, in the case referred to in the first paragraph, a person is entitled to use his home-country also legally recognised academic or scientific degree (name, title) and, if necessary, the abbreviation for the language of the host country. "
off in the third paragraph, the word "alien".
27. Article 39 be expressed by the following: ' article 39. Professional qualifications obtained abroad and Latvian professional organizations (1) If the professional organisation of the Republic of Latvia to take in individuals whose qualifications meet the specific requirements of professional qualifications in relation to a person whose professional qualifications recognised in accordance with the procedure laid down in this Act, this requirement shall be considered fulfilled.
(2) If it is a regulated profession, the transaction in which the required by law or the terms of the cabinet authorized members of professional organisations and vocational training provided for formal qualifications, the person who acquired the foreign recognition of professional qualification certificate, are entitled to use the professional qualifications of the organization or the supporting names and abbreviations only if it is received in the organization.
(3) if the regulated profession in the operation in the Republic of Latvia in accordance with the laws and regulations require registration in professional organization or registry, this registration is carried out simultaneously with the recognition of professional qualifications in the statutory deadlines. "
28. Article 40: put the name of the article as follows: "article 40. Foreign recognition of professional qualifications acquired in the necessary documents ";
make the first part of the introductory paragraph as follows: "(1) the applicant shall submit information to the authorities: ';
to make the third and fourth subparagraph by the following: "(3) in the second subparagraph, the following documents are valid for submission information institution three months from the date of issue.
(4) If the applicant's home country competent authority does not issue the second part documents proving this law, article 3 of the fifth subparagraph of paragraph 3 or 4 requirements in his home country, the applicant can replace these documents with a written declaration about the requirements, but this declaration must be approved and certified the authenticity of the notary or the home state of the applicant authority, the judiciary or administrative authority of that State This nationally recognized professional organization, as defined in the applicant's home country regulations. ";
to supplement the article with the sixth part as follows: "(6) following the request of the applicant institution must submit: 1) documents referred to in this article shall be certified translations in the language of the country where they were issued in the Member State of the European Union, European economic area country or in another country, which, in accordance with international agreements approved by the Saeima shall be Member States of the European Union the right to the recognition of professional qualifications;
2) documents referred to in this article shall be certified translations in the language of the country where they were issued in countries other than those referred to in paragraph 1 of this part and with which Latvia has concluded bilateral or multilateral agreements on legal assistance and legal relations in civil, family and criminal matters, and comply with the provisions of this agreement;
3) Parliamentary approved international agreements duly legalized for the documents referred to in this article, attaching a certified and legalized translation of this document in the language of the country where they were issued by countries which are not mentioned in this part, paragraph 1 and 2 or fails to comply with this part of the document referred to in paragraph 2. "
29. To exclude article 41, third paragraph, the word "aliens".
30. Article 42: put the name of the article as follows: "article 42. Temporary professional activity regulated professions ";
make the first part as follows: "(1) the professional activities considered to be of a short supply of professional services, if it is limited to the duration, frequency or periodicity, people stay in the Republic of Latvia is not permanent and pursues a permanent professional activities in their home country.";
to turn off the second and third paragraphs;
to make the fourth subparagraph by the following: "(4) a temporary professional services provider regulated profession in the Republic of Latvia has the same rights and obligations in the provision of services as citizens of the Republic of Latvia who perform permanent professional activities regulated professions. Temporary professional service provider subject to the laws of the Republic of Latvia to the statutory conditions of good practice and the requirements of professional ethics even if his home state they are different. If a temporary professional services provider violates the relevant laws, rules, called him to the Republic of Latvia laws determine responsibility and his home country of the relevant institutions send information on these proceedings, giving them the opportunity to participate in the procedure, as well as to inform them of the decision taken. ";
to supplement the article with a fifth by the following: "(5) as regards the regulated professions, education, science and sports persons in professional activities in the Republic of Latvia is considered temporary, if it does not exceed one year."
31. Article 43 be worded as follows: "article 43. The applicant's submissions, documents or evidence of law handling policy (1) information provided to the applicant institution all necessary information on the laws, regulations and requirements, which are regulated, and adopted the profession of the applicant set out in this law, the recognition of professional qualifications for the issue of certificates of the necessary documents. The applicant's documents and handling policy is determined by the Cabinet of Ministers.
(2) the applicant's submission, which expresses the wish to obtain professional qualifications required to perform the recognition of certificates, and this additional statutory documents of the Cabinet in the order of appearance of the body issuing the certificate of recognition of the qualifications in the profession. If the institution decides, shall issue to the applicant a certificate of recognition of qualifications, certifying his recognition of professional qualifications and the right to carry out professional activities in the Republic of Latvia in this profession.
(3) the applicant's application and accompanying documents with the appearance and the reasons for the decision shall be notified to the applicant: 1) not later than three months after presentation of all the documents relating to the regulated professions, the special system for the recognition of professional qualifications, if you wish to make a permanent professional activities in the Republic of Latvia;
2) no later than four months after presentation of all the documents relating to the professions governed by the General system for the recognition of professional qualifications and the recognition of professional qualifications on the basis of the applicant's professional experience;
3) not later than four months after presentation of all the documents relating to the regulated professions, the special system for the recognition of professional qualifications, in accordance with article 49 of this law the fifth;
4) not later than three months after presentation of all the documents relating to the regulated professions, the special system for the recognition of professional qualifications, in accordance with article 54 of this law.
(4) in the third paragraph of this article, set the examination period shall run from the date when the applicant has submitted all the recognition of professional qualifications to obtain a certificate of the required documents.

(5) in the third subparagraph of that decision, the applicant can challenge the administrative procedure law.
(6) if the authority issuing the certificate of recognition of qualifications, have reasonable doubts as to the authenticity of the document or of the applicant, it has information on professional terms unacceptable conduct by the applicant outside the Republic of Latvia, this body shall have the right to request from the country concerned for further information. It indicates in the request to the response in the light of the third paragraph of this article, determine the overall consideration of the application deadline. If a response is not received within the time limit set, the institution shall decide according to the information in its possession.
(7) a Person whose professional qualifications recognized in this law and in accordance with the procedure laid down in this article which is referred to in the second paragraph of qualifications certificate, have the same rights to action in the regulated professions and the same with this activity-related obligations as parties in the laws of the Republic of Latvia in accordance with the procedure laid down by the professional activities regulated acquired the profession in the required qualifications and completed all of the professional activities concerned the regulatory normative acts of the Republic of Latvia to the requirements of the professional activity. "
32. the express article 44 first and second subparagraph by the following: "(1) the applicant's professional qualifications in compliance with the requirements set out in the Republic of Latvia to the regulated profession concerned, determined according to the following criteria: 1) with documented education in the Republic of Latvia in compliance to the relevant regulated profession to determine the degree and type of education, subject to the following order: (a) the higher education diploma), showing at least a three-year study programmes, (b)) on the first level professional higher education establishing the education programs learning that life is less than three years and which require the initiation of secondary education, c) education and qualifications, which are issued for a specific structure of the education programs, which include a complete secondary education, d) vocational training certificate, a certificate of competency, e) f) General secondary education certificate, g) general primary identity document;
2) professional qualification certificate in addition to the educational documents, unless they are assigned the specified qualifications;
3) education according to the status of the applicant's profession in the host country: a), (b) governed) not regulated;
4) applicant: nationals of a Member State of the European Union — home country competent authority certifying that the other country for education recognized as appropriate in the home State to the relevant requirements of the profession;
5) educational content and duration of the Republic of Latvia in conformity with the relevant requirements of the profession;
6) educational in nature: a) regulated education, b) not regulated education;
7) applicant's professional experience and way in the profession in the host country;
8) applicant's professional operations in the home country: a) regulated professional activity, b) regulated professional activity;
9) receipts for health guarantees.
(2) the applicant's professional qualifications recognised in the following cases: 1) the profession is regulated in the country of the applicant, and the applicant documents submitted conform to the requirements of this profession in the Republic of Latvia raised the professional scope of regulatory laws;
2) profession is regulated in the country of the applicant, and the applicant can compensate for differences in level of education according to the Cabinet of Ministers laid down additional requirements for the recognition of professional qualifications in the profession for which the General system for the recognition of professional qualifications;
3) profession is regulated in the home country of the applicant, and regardless of the level of education obtained the applicant's professional experience and is consistent with the Cabinet defined the duration of professional experience and build on the professions, the recognition of professional qualifications on the basis of the applicant's professional experience;
the profession is not regulated in 4) of the applicant's home country, but the documents submitted by the applicant meets the requirements set for this profession in the Republic of Latvia of the professional activities concerned regulatory laws, and the applicant's proof of at least two years in his home country of professional experience gained in the past 10 years in this profession, to which the Republic of Latvia the General system for the recognition of professional qualifications;
5) the applicant has complied with the third paragraph of this article. "
33. To supplement the law with article 44.1 the following: ' article 44.1. Temporary provision of services in education, science and sports (1) where, in a Member State of the European Union, of an educational, scientific or sports practicing person temporarily staying in the Republic of Latvia and this time provide their qualification according to the service, the person in question of this Act, the information specified in article 56 shall submit to the institution of: 1) Declaration on the services, the content and extent;
2) a document showing that person in your home country is legally worked in the profession;
3) documents certifying the person's professional qualification in the field of professional activity.
(2) the first part of this article, paragraph 2 of the document is valid for submission to the body of information for a period of 12 months from the date of issue.
(3) the authority shall prepare a statement of information that documents submitted certifying applicant's right to carry out professional activities in their home country in the profession and professional activity temporarily in this profession in the Republic of Latvia. "
34. Make the text of article 45 as follows: "(1) the applicant's educational and professional qualifications are recognised as part of the Republic of Latvia in particular regulated profession if the requirements of the applicant's submissions of the educational and professional qualifications are different from the current Republic of Latvia to the regulated profession.
(2) If the first subparagraph, in the case referred to in the applicant's professional qualifications are not significantly different from the current Republic of Latvia regulatory requirements of the profession, professional qualifications recognised, the Cabinet of Ministers established the application of additional requirements for the duration of the applicant's professional experience and the nature of his home country.
(3) If the applicant's educational content or its mining duration differs significantly from the current Republic of Latvia to the regulated profession requirements, institutions issuing qualifications certificates regulated professions, the cabinet order shall be entitled to impose on the applicant a claim for an adaptation period or aptitude test of: 1) giving to the applicant the right of option to meet one of these requirements.
2) setting a requirement for mandatory (without giving the applicant the right of option).
(4) in the second paragraph of this article, the professional experience and the requirements laid down in the third paragraph, the adaptation period or aptitude test of professional qualification requirements to not apply at the same time. Adaptation period may not be longer than three years. Adaptation period the applicant may also obtain the required education and training.
(5) the applicant's professional qualifications recognised as inappropriate for the Republic of Latvia to the regulated profession if the requirements of his educational and vocational qualifications: 1) does not meet the additional requirements, as laid down in accordance with the second paragraph of this article;
2) are not applicable to the professional aptitude test or adaptation period;
3) do not apply for the recognition of professional qualifications on the basis of the applicant's professional experience, the regulated professions in the areas of economic activity that have put certain requirements for General or professional knowledge and skills.

(6) in the fifth subparagraph of this article, in those cases the applicant to start professional activities regulated professions, have an obligation to meet the requirements of the relevant professional qualification laid down in the Republic of Latvia of the professional activities concerned regulatory laws. Information institutions and institutions that issue the certificate of recognition of professional qualifications, the person concerned shall assess the educational content and duration, on the basis of the diplomas, certificates and other evidence of formal qualifications, taking into account the person's professional experience, professional development training, and inform the applicant of the required papildmācīb the duration and content of learning is essential to the operation of the relevant regulated profession in the Republic of Latvia. In this case, the applicant has the right to immediately sort test results to show that he has the necessary knowledge. "
35. in article 46: Add to the first paragraph, after the word "occupation" with the words "in accordance with the Cabinet's requirements";
to supplement the article with a fifth by the following: "(5) the conditions of entry and residence of the applicant, the rules at a time when he was going to the aptitude test and undergo an adaptation period, the Republic of Latvia shall determine the immigration law."
36. Article 47 of the expression as follows: "article 47. Recognition of qualifications on the basis of the applicant's professional experience (1) of this article shall apply to the recognition of professional qualifications for regulated professions in the areas of economic activity, which laid down specific requirements for General, commercial or professional knowledge and skills, and to apply to the issue of recognition of certificates of qualification to nationals of the Member States of the European Union.
(2) the recognition of professional qualifications for the issue of the certificate referred to in the first paragraph in the regulated professions may not be refused, stating the refusal with the appropriate qualifications, if the above is not compared the applicant's home country competent authority issued the documents certifying their professional qualifications or skills and the right to take independent action in the profession in this country with the requirements put forward in this profession in the Republic of Latvia. If such a comparison is necessary, authorities, which shall be issued a certificate of recognition in their respective professions, the following comparison: 1) to the applicant and shall issue a certificate of recognition of the qualifications in the profession, if the applicant's professional qualifications in the Republic of Latvia meet the requirements for this profession (also article 3 of this law the fifth part);
2) requires an adaptation period or an aptitude test in accordance with the need of this law article 46, if the applicant's professional qualification differs significantly from this profession in the Republic of Latvia.
(3) as regards the first part of this article in the regulated professions in the Member States of the European Union sufficient national professional qualification and this article is referred to in the second paragraph of the professional qualification and relevant professional experience in the profession in the host country. The applicant's qualifications for the duration and type of experience is determined by the Cabinet of Ministers.
(4) the third paragraph of this article, the rules stating the applicant's home country competent authority issued the document, which the applicant shall accompany the application for recognition of a qualification certificate issued by the relevant professional activities in the Republic of Latvia. "
37. the express article 48, second subparagraph by the following: "(2) in the Republic of Latvia recognises the diplomas, certificates and other evidence of formal qualifications of architects documents recognised within the European Union, meets the requirements laid down in this Act and the regulations of the Cabinet of the curriculum requirements for the architect's professional qualification, and gives the right to work in the countries concerned, using the name of the profession."
38. Article 49: make the first paragraph by the following: "(1) in the Republic of Latvia recognises the diplomas, certificates and other evidence of formal qualifications which have been recognised in the European Union and meet the requirements laid down in this Act and the regulations of the Cabinet of the curriculum requirements for the professional qualification for the following occupations: 1) physician;
2) dentist;
3) nurse (nurse);
4) midwife;
5) veterinarian;
6) pharmacist. "
make the third paragraph as follows: "(3) a pharmacist for the recognition of professional qualifications and vocational qualifications certificate of the Member States of the European Union citizens do not give the right to open a new General or open pharmacy. New pharmacy is a pharmacy within the meaning of this part that worked less than three years. ";
to make a fifth by the following: "(5) a Member State of the European Union citizen who wants to get a doctor's or dentist's profession, as well as other medical specialties, apakšspecialitāt or papildspecialitāt or apakšspecialitāt of the diplomas of dental or other relevant qualification certificates which are not granted to the applicant's home country, must meet the requirements of the relevant professional qualification laid down in the Republic of Latvia. Information institutions and institutions that issue the certificate of recognition of professional qualifications, the person concerned shall assess the educational content and duration, on the basis of the diplomas, certificates and other evidence of formal qualifications, and, taking into account the person's professional experience and professional development education in medicine, inform that person of the required papildmācīb the duration and content. "
39. Make 50 and 51 of the article as follows: "article 50. Temporary provision of services in medical, veterinary or architectural (1) where, in a Member State of the European Union medical practitioner, dentist, nurse, midwife or veterinarian temporarily staying in the Republic of Latvia and this time wants to provide their professional skills adequate services or the architect is involved in project implementation in the Republic of Latvia, the person concerned shall submit in time of this Act, the information provided for in article 56 of the body: 1) Declaration on certain services, contents and amount;
2) a document showing that person in your home country legally working in the profession;
3) 48. this law or in article 49 documents proving the person's qualifications in the profession.
(2) the first part of this article, paragraph 2 of the document is valid for submission to the body of information for a period of 12 months from the date of issue.
(3) the authority shall prepare a statement of the information on the professional qualifications of the applicant submitted supporting documents for compliance with the Cabinet laid down minimum requirements governing the profession concerned and in conjunction with the documents submitted by the applicant sent 57 of this law to the institution referred to in article who shall register the applicant in the register of professions. This is confirmed by the registration of the applicant to provide short-term services in the profession.
(4) a veterinarian referred to in the first subparagraph in cases do not have the right to perform a check of the animal, if it is a State veterinary supervision institutions function.
(5) a temporary provision of services by the official veterinarian considers also the multiple services to one or more of the recipients in a specific service location in one calendar year from the date on which the institution issuing the certificate of recognition of professional qualifications, are approved by the veterinarian's right to provide short-term services in the Republic of Latvia. During this period, repeating the Declaration for the temporary provision of services should not be provided.
(6) where, in a Member State of the European Union medical practitioner, dentist, nurse, midwife or veterinarian temporarily staying in the Republic of Latvia and providing emergency medical assistance or other professional skills appropriate for their service, that immediacy is determined by the particular circumstances, the first part of this article, certain documents may submit to the institution of information after the provision of the service in the shortest possible time.
51. article. Abroad for the recognition of professional qualifications in road, rail, maritime and civil aviation occupations of road, rail, maritime and civil aviation professions that qualification requirements are determined by international treaty approved by the Parliament and European Union legislation, the professional qualifications obtained abroad is recognised in accordance with the treaties and the acts of the European Union. "
40. Article 53: Add to the first paragraph after the words "Member States" with the words "(also in other countries, in accordance with international agreements approved by the Saeima has defined these agreements of the Member States of the European Union the right to the recognition of professional qualifications)";

to complement the fourth paragraph after the word "States" with the words "and other countries under international agreement approved by the Saeima has defined these agreements of the Member States of the European Union the right to the recognition of professional qualifications";
Supplement fifth after "Member States" with the words "(also in other countries, in accordance with international agreements approved by the Saeima has defined these agreements of the Member States of the European Union the right to the recognition of professional qualifications)";
Add to sixth after "Member States" with the words "(also in other countries, in accordance with international agreements approved by the Saeima has defined these agreements of the Member States of the European Union the right to the recognition of professional qualifications in the field)".
41. the express 54. article as follows: "article 54. When the professional qualifications of the applicant partially meets the minimum requirements (1) if the applicant for the operation of the regulated professions in the medical, pharmaceutical, veterinary or architectural area is education and professional qualifications, which proves that he won this law, appropriate education requirements (regarding the structure, content and specialization), but which do not conform to the relevant Cabinet of Ministers, the minimum requirements laid down for him in addition to the need for the Member States of the European Union, the competent authorities the certificate is issued proving the fixed duration of the professional experience in the profession in the Member State concerned. In addition to the required length and type of experience is determined by the Cabinet of Ministers.
(2) in the first subparagraph the following professions requirements related to professional experience, be considered to be met if the applicant shall present the competent host country authorities issued a document certifying that he has acquired in that country an equivalent practical experience.
(3) if the applicant for the operation of the regulated professions in the medical, pharmaceutical, veterinary or architectural area is professional qualification documents issued in a Member State of the European Union, but whose names do not comply with the Cabinet of Ministers approved the names, they must need a document issued by the Member State of the European Union institutions, in which the qualification was obtained, that the country concerned for education and the assigned professional title (qualification) is equivalent to a cabinet list approved education , professional qualifications and the name.
(4) if the applicant for the operation of the regulated professions in the medical, pharmaceutical, veterinary or architectural area is another country (outside the European Union) issued in educational and vocational training qualifications recognised in a Member State of the European Union, and this education is enhanced by home country vocational experience or professional training, as attested by the competent authority of the home state of the issuing document, then the institution that issues of recognition of professional qualifications certificate assess the documents submitted to the knowledge and skills certified compliance with the Cabinet the minimum requirements laid down in the relevant professional qualification in Latvia.
(5) if the Member State of the European Union issued documents certifying that the applicant in that State acquired the rights to make a permanent occupation in the profession, the fourth paragraph of this article, in the cases referred to in the applicant's professional qualifications to be recognized as the appropriate action corresponding regulated profession in the Republic of Latvia, given that education and formal qualifications obtained in another country are recognised in a Member State of the European Union. "
42. Article 56: make the second subparagraph of paragraph 1 by the following: "1) coordinates cooperation between institutions, qualifications for issuing certificates, and information institutions of the recognition of professional qualifications;";
turn off the fifth subparagraph in paragraph 2, the word "aliens";
Supplement fifth with 7, 8 and 9 of the following paragraph: "7) shall issue a certificate of temporary service provision, stating that the documents submitted by the applicant confirms his right to make the temporary professional activity in the profession in the Republic of Latvia;
8) and submitted a revised application to maintain the registry;
9) notify the applicant of this Act the authorities referred to in article 57 decisions. ";
to make the seventh subparagraph by the following: "(7) maritime area coordinator and information institution does the Latvian register of Seafarers under the 1978 International Convention on standards of training, certification and Watchkeeping for seafarers and amendments thereof.";
Supplement to the eighth article as follows: "(8) the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Latvia shall determine the competent institution, which shall be issued by the Republic of Latvia citizens the necessary documents for the recognition of professional qualifications in foreign countries, and the procedure for the issue of such documents."
43. Article 57 of the expression as follows: "article 57. Institutions that issue the certificate of recognition of professional qualifications for regulated professions (1) the authority which issued the certificate of recognition of professional qualifications for regulated professions in the relevant field of activity: 1) the Cabinet in the order of appearance of applicants applications for recognition of qualifications certificate in regulated profession in particular and the accompanying documents, and shall take a decision on the recognition of professional qualifications, the applicant or not: a) If a decision to recognise the professional qualifications of the applicant, prepare a certificate of recognition pursuant to this statutory deadlines for the consideration of the document, b) where a decision not to recognise the professional qualifications of the applicant, prepare a statement of the grounds of decision and pursuant to this statutory deadlines for the consideration of the document;
2) provides the ability to sort the applicant aptitude test or adaptation;
3) prepare qualifications certificates after this part of the compliance with the requirements of paragraph 2;
4) prepare a certificate of qualifications or decision on the applicant's non-recognition of professional qualifications, send the information to the institution concerned.
(2) the institutions referred to in this article shall cooperate with article 56 of this law in the said institutions and ensuring the exchange of information with foreign countries concerned and the competent European Union bodies to ensure the educational and professional qualifications in the Republic of Latvia for coordination and foreign countries and the mutual recognition of professional qualifications.
(3) the professional organizations are entitled to participate in an advisory capacity in the work of the institution that issued the certificate of recognition of professional qualifications, which they view with foreign countries for the recognition of professional qualifications. "
44. in article 58: put the name of the article as follows: "article 58. The General rules for the recognition of professional qualifications ";
turn off the introductory part of the first subparagraph, the word "aliens";
make the third paragraph as follows: "(3) the decisions of the adaptation period or aptitude test, the determination of the non-recognition of professional qualifications, for refusal to issue a certificate of recognition of a qualification or certificate of such cancellation, refusal or cancellation of registration shall contain the reasons for the decision.";
turn off the fourth.
45. Article 59 of the expression by the following: ' article 59. Recognition of professional qualifications, certificate of cancellation and suspension of the body issuing the certificate of recognition of professional qualifications, shall be entitled to withdraw the recognition of professional qualifications certificates or suspend or stop the operation of the certificate of professional qualification, if found in the laws or regulations of the professional activities. "
46. To complement the transitional provisions with paragraph 4 by the following: "4. this law, article 6, paragraph 2 of article 26, in the first paragraph of article 27 in the fifth subparagraph, article 36, paragraph 5 and 6, the first subparagraph of article 54 and article 56 of the rules laid down in the eighth for the entry into force of, but no longer than up to 2005 30 April the following Cabinet of Ministers regulations, in so far as they do not conflict with this Act : 1) the Cabinet of Ministers of 20 April 2004 the Regulation No 370 "rules for physician education and professional qualifications in the supporting documents recognised by applying a special system for the recognition of professional qualifications";
2) the Cabinet of Ministers of 20 April 2004 the Regulation No. 372 "provisions on general nursing staff and supporting documents recognised by applying a special system for the recognition of professional qualifications";
3) the Cabinet of Ministers of 20 April 2004 the Regulation No. 373 "rules on the training and professional qualification supporting documents recognised by applying a special system for the recognition of professional qualifications";

4) the Cabinet of Ministers of 20 April 2004 the Regulation No. 374 "rules on veterinary staff and supporting documents recognised by applying a special system for the recognition of professional qualifications";
5) Cabinet of Ministers of 20 April 2004 the Regulation No. 375 "rules for midwife staff and supporting documents recognised by applying a special system for the recognition of professional qualifications";
6) the Cabinet of Ministers on 22 April 2004 the Regulation No 379 "education programme minimum transport Manager (administrator) professional qualification";
7) the Cabinet of Ministers on 22 April 2004, no. 394 of rules "rules for dental education and professional qualifications in the supporting documents recognised by applying a special system for the recognition of professional qualifications";
8) Cabinet of 22 April 2004 the Regulation No. 395 "provisions on the institutions, which are issued to citizens of the Republic of Latvia the necessary documents for the recognition of professional qualifications in foreign countries";
9) Cabinet of 22 April 2004 the Regulation No. 424 "rules for pharmacist education and professional qualifications in the supporting documents recognised by applying a special system for the recognition of professional qualifications";
10) Cabinet of 22 April 2004 on the rules no 426 "rules on those foreign lawyers obtained professional titles, which are recognised by applying a special system for the recognition of professional qualifications";
11) the Cabinet of Ministers of 24 august 2004, the Regulation No 732 "rules on educational program requirements for professional qualification of the official veterinarian, and on the institutions that directly controls can learn practical education in the profession of an official veterinarian;
12) Cabinet of 12 October 2004, the provisions of no. 845 "procedure for information institutions and institutions that issued the certificate of recognition of professional qualifications for regulated professions, documents submitted by the applicant for foreign recognition of professional qualifications of permanent professional activities in the Republic of Latvia";
13) the Cabinet of Ministers on 12 October 2004, the provisions of no. 846 "rules on the recognition of professional qualifications on the basis of the duration of professional experience and the type of individual economic activities". "
47. To supplement the law with the informative reference to European Union directives as follows: "Informative reference to European Union directives, the law includes provisions resulting from: 1) of the Council of 22 March 1977 Directive 77/249/EEC to facilitate on the lawyers of the freedom to provide services effectively;
2) Council of 27 June 1977 Directive 77/452/EEC concerning diplomas, certificates and other official general care qualifications mutual recognition, including measures to promote the right of establishment and freedom to provide services;
3) Council of 27 June 1977 Directive 77/453/EEC concerning the coordination of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions in respect of the activities of nurses responsible for general care;
4) Council of 25 July 1978 directives 78/686/EEC concerning the recognition of diplomas, certificates and other formal qualifications of dental practitioners in the mutual recognition of evidence, including on measures to facilitate freedom of establishment and freedom to provide services effectively;
5) Council of 25 July 1978 Directive 78/687/EEC on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the coordination of the provisions of the dental practitioner training activities;
6) Council on 18 December 1978 in directives 78/1026/EEC concerning the veterinary recognition of diplomas, certificates and other evidence of formal qualifications mutual recognition, including measures that would allow more effective exercise of the right of establishment and the freedom to provide services;
7) Council on 18 December 1978 Directive 78/1027/EEC on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the rules relating to the coordination of the activities of veterinary surgeons;
8) Council of 21 January 1980 of Directive 80/154/EEC concerning the mutual recognition of diplomas, certificates and other evidence of formal qualifications in midwifery and measures to promote the right of establishment, as well as the effective exercise of freedom of establishment and freedom to provide services;
9) Council of 21 January 1980 of Directive 80/155/EEC concerning the provisions laid down by law, regulation or administrative action relating to the coordination of the activities of midwives and;
10) Council of 10 June 1985, Directive 85/384/EEC on the mutual recognition of diplomas, certificates and other evidence of formal qualifications in architecture, including measures to enable the effective exercise of the right of establishment and freedom to provide services;
11) Council of 16 September 1985 of Directive 85/432/EEC on the coordination of laws, regulations and administrative provisions in respect of certain activities in the field of Pharmacy;
12) Council of 16 September 1985 of Directive 85/433/EEC concerning the mutual recognition of diplomas, certificates or other formal qualifications in pharmacy, including recognition of measures facilitating the right of establishment relating to certain activities in the field of Pharmacy;
13) Council of 21 December 1988 of Directive 89/48/EEC on a general system for the recognition of higher-education diplomas awarded on completion of professional education and training of at least three years;
14) Council 10 October 1989 directive 89/595/EEC amending Directive 77/452/EEC on the general care of diplomas, certificates and other evidence of formal qualifications mutual recognition, including measures to facilitate the effective exercise of the right of establishment and freedom to provide services, and amending Directive 77/453/EEC concerning the provisions laid down by law, regulation or administrative action relating to the coordination of the activities of nurses responsible for general care;
15) Council of 30 October 1989 directive 89/594/EEC amending Directive 75/362/EEC, 77/452/EEC, 78/686/EEC, 78/1026/EEC and 80/154/EEC as regards the recognition of diplomas, certificates and other evidence of formal qualifications on the mutual recognition of doctors, nurses responsible for general care, dental practitioner, veterinary practitioners and midwives, as well as Directive 75/363/EEC, 78/1027/EEC and 80/155/EEC on the laws, regulations and administrative provisions on the coordination of the provisions laid down in relation to the doctor , a veterinarian and midwives;
16) Council of 29 July 1991 Directive 91/439/EEC on driving licences;
17) Council of 16 December 1991, the provisions of Directive 91/670/EEC on mutual acceptance of personnel licences for the exercise of functions in civil aviation;
18) Council of 18 June 1992 Directive 92/51/EEC establishing a second general system for the recognition of professional education and to supplement Directive 89/48/EEC;
19) Council on 5 April 1993 of Directive 93/16/EEC to facilitate the free movement of doctors and the recognition of diplomas, certificates and other evidence of formal qualifications mutual recognition;
20) Council on 29 April 1996 of Directive 96/26/EC on admission to the occupation of road haulage operator and road passenger transport operator and mutual recognition of diplomas, certificates and other evidence of formal qualifications intended to facilitate for these operators the right to freedom of establishment in national and international transport operations;
21) of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 1998 Directive 98/5/EC, which is intended to facilitate the practice of the profession of lawyer on a permanent basis in a Member State other than that in which the qualification was obtained;
22) of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 June 1999, Directive 1999/42/EC, which establishes a mechanism for the recognition of qualifications in respect of the professional activities covered by the directives on liberalisation and transitional measures and supplementing the General systems for the recognition of qualifications;
23) of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 May 2001, Directive 2001/19/EC, amending Council Directive 89/48/EEC and Council Directive 92/51/EEC on a general system for the recognition of professional qualifications and Council directives 77/452/EEC, Council Directive 77/453/EEC, Council Directive 78/686/EEC, Council Directive 78/687/EEC, Council Directive 78/1026/EEC, Council Directive 78/1027/EEC , Council Directive 80/154/EEC, Council Directive 80/155/EEC, Council Directive 85/384/EEC, Council Directive 85/432/EEC, Council Directive 85/433/EEC and in Council Directive 93/16/EEC concerning the nurses responsible for general care, dental practitioner, veterinary surgeons, midwives, architects, pharmacists and doctors in the profession (text with EEA relevance);
24) of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 April 2001, Directive 2001/25/EC on the minimum level of training of seafarers;
25) of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 November 2002 Directive 2002/84/EC amending the directives on maritime safety and the prevention of pollution from ships (text with EEA relevance);
26) of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 November 2003 of Directive 2003/103/EC amending Directive 2001/25/EC on the minimum level of training of seafarers (text with EEA relevance) ".
Transitional provisions with the entry into force of this Act shall terminate the constitutional order of article 81 of Cabinet of Ministers issued on 8 April 2004 the Regulation No. 258 (Latvian Saeima and the Cabinet of Ministers rapporteur, 2004, no. 13).

The law adopted by the Parliament in 2004 on November 4.
State v. President Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga in Riga 2004 November 25 Editorial Note: the law shall enter into force on 9 December 2004.