Aligning Walloon tourism and heritage rules with the new Penal Code
Official title: Projet de décret modifiant le Code wallon du Tourisme et le Code wallon du Patrimoine afin d'assurer leur conformité au nouveau Code pénal
Status: Parliament has approved this proposal. (parliament: ‘Adopted in plenary session’)
In plain language
- Walloon legislation on tourism and heritage is being technically updated to align with the new federal Penal Code. Outdated categories and terms are replaced by the new penalty level system, favoring fines over imprisonment.
- This mainly affects tourism operators, heritage managers, and inspection authorities in Wallonia.
- For ordinary citizens, everyday life will not change, but anyone breaking these regulations will face clearer fines rather than prison sentences.
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From proposal to law
- Submitted 13 May 2026
- Approved by parliament 17 June 2026
- Given royal assent by the government not yet
- Published in the Belgian Official Journal not yet
- In force not yet
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How parliament voted
Passed on 17 June 202668 for · 0 against · 0 abstention(s)
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MR Voted for
25 for · 0 against · 0 abstentions
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PS Voted for
17 for · 0 against · 0 abstentions
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Les Engagés Voted for
16 for · 0 against · 0 abstentions
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PTB Voted for
5 for · 0 against · 0 abstentions
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Ecolo Voted for
4 for · 0 against · 0 abstentions
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Indépendante Voted for
1 for · 0 against · 0 abstentions