Karistusseadustiku muutmise seadus (mittesularahalised maksevahendid)

This is an Estonian bill that amends the Penal Code (Karistusseadustik) with respect to non-cash payment instruments, such as payment cards, electronic payment tools and similar means of payment. Penal Code changes of this kind usually set out or adjust offences and penalties for activities like fraud, forgery or misuse of these instruments. The title alone does not confirm the exact offences affected, so the full text should be checked for specifics. The bill was referred to the Legal Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu, Estonia's parliament. The bill would mainly affect people and businesses that use or issue non-cash payment instruments, as well as those who might commit related offences and the authorities that investigate and prosecute them. Any changes to penalties would apply to offenders under Estonian criminal law. This summary is based on metadata only and not on the legislative text.