Avizul

Avizul is a term used in Romanian administrative and legal practice to denote a formal notice, endorsement, or authorization issued by a competent public authority. The noun aviz, and its definite form avizul, covers various types of approvals that confirm compliance with applicable rules before a proposed activity can proceed.

Common contexts include aviz de construire (building permit), required for construction or substantial alterations to a property; aviz de funcționare (operating permit), necessary for businesses and facilities to operate legally; and aviz sanitar (sanitary approval), issued by public health authorities to ensure hygiene and safety standards. Additional forms include aviz veterinar (veterinary approval) for activities involving animal health and food safety, and aviz tehnic (technical notice) used in utilities, infrastructure, and transportation projects.

The typical procedure involves submitting a project or application along with supporting documents, followed by evaluation or inspections by the relevant authority. Depending on the domain, there may be consultations, conditions to be met, or public notices. Failure to comply with conditions or to obtain the necessary aviz can result in denial, revocation, penalties, or enforcement actions. Appeals or administrative review procedures may be available in many frameworks.

Avizul serves to certify that proposed activities meet safety, health, environmental, urban planning, and regulatory requirements before they can be legally undertaken. The term is widely used in administrative language and is commonly tied to formal documents and licensing regimes.