Bill would transfer the AP-9 highway and its tolls to Galicia

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1. The bill would transfer ownership and powers over the AP-9 highway to the Autonomous Community of Galicia, including functions such as approving new sections, inspecting the road, sanctioning the concession holder, and setting or removing tolls, plus approving discounts.
2. The transfer of services would only take effect once Galicia receives the necessary material and budget resources, through an agreement by the Joint Transfer Commission and a royal decree.
3. The transfer would not increase State budget spending or reduce its revenue, and once completed, the Government would remove the AP-9 from the State road network by royal decree.
4. The transfer would not change the State's border control functions, and the law would take effect the day after its publication in the Official State Gazette (Boletín Oficial del Estado).

Words worth knowing

Concesión (concession)

A contract under which a private company runs and charges for a highway on behalf of the government.

Ley orgánica (organic law)

A type of Spanish law requiring special majorities, reserved for very important matters such as transfers to autonomous communities.

Potestad sancionadora (sanctioning power)

The power to impose penalties when the law is broken.

Real decreto (royal decree)

A rule approved by the Government and signed by the King.

Comisión Mixta de Transferencias (Joint Transfer Commission)

A body where the State and the autonomous community negotiate and settle the details of the transfer.

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