auctorizare

Autoricarea is a concept in Romanian administrative and regulatory law referring to the act by which a competent public authority grants official permission to perform a regulated activity, to use a protected professional title, or to operate a business or activity with specific conditions. The term derives from Latin and is related to the English word authorization. In practice, autorizația or autoricarea serves to ensure that activities with public safety, health, or consumer protection implications meet established standards.

The scope of autorizație is broad. It applies to professional regulation (medicine, law, engineering, teaching, pharmacy), to operating a business or facility (restaurants, hotels, construction, transport), and to activities requiring use of protected resources or titles (broadcasting licenses, use of radio spectrum, import/export permissions, or the right to practice a profession). In many domains, authorization is a prerequisite for lawful exercise and may be linked to ongoing requirements such as continuing education, periodic inspections, or renewal procedures.

Procedural aspects typically involve filing a formal request, verification of qualifications and compliance with applicable rules, and payment of fees. Authorities may require documentation, background checks, technical or safety assessments, and sometimes public consultation. After evaluation, a decision is issued in the form of a license, permit, or other official document, often with stated duration and renewal terms. Non-compliance with authorized conditions or exercising an activity without authorization can lead to penalties, suspension, or revocation.

In the European Union and Romania, autorizație regimes aim to regulate entry into professions, safeguard public interests, and harmonize standards, while allowing for mutual recognition where applicable.