Government softens its stance on Sunday trade ban

According to Wiadomości Handlowe portal, the new draft on Sunday trade ban, proposed by the Ministry of Family and Social Policy is less strict than the previous drafts. The latest proposal, includes, introducing the ban in phases, lowering penalties for breaking the rules and delegating some of the regulations to local governments which could amend the law for local needs, especially in the popular tourist and cultural destinations. The initial draft, include an up to two years prison for breaking the ban. According to the ministry, such regulations might have severe consequences to entrepreneurs and their companies. The government will discuss the draft before the end of February.