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Published: 21.07.2020.
Updated: 14.02.2023.
 27.07.2001  On the Application of Taxes in Free Ports and Special Economic Zones
 09.03.2000  The Free Port of Riga Law
 17.02.1997  Law on the Liepāja Special Economic Zone
 19.12.1996  The Free Port of Ventspils Law
 22.06.1994  Law On Ports
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