The Coordination Body for the Harmonization and Monitoring of Inspection Supervision announced that intensified and coordinated inspection supervision will take place in six coastal municipalities from Sunday through August 31.

The session, chaired by Milun Zogović, the Deputy Prime Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development and the President of the Coordination Body, was held today.

During the meeting, the focus was placed on examining inspection activities and preparing for enhanced oversight during the forthcoming summer tourist season.

It was noted that the monthly reports for inspections conducted in April and May were discussed and approved.

According to the reports, a total of 10,522 inspections were conducted during the period of April and May by the inspections monitored by the Coordination Body.

“Regular inspections accounted for 7,751, while there were 1,274 on-the-spot inspections and 1,446 control inspections, aimed at ensuring compliance with orders to rectify identified issues,” the statement indicated.

Additionally, 163 requests for the initiation of misdemeanor proceedings were submitted to the relevant misdemeanor court.

“Of the total fines amounting to 1,052,240 euros, fines resulting from misdemeanor orders for April and May 2025 totaled 1,006,040 euros, with an additional 46,200 euros imposed through penalty decisions,” the statement disclosed.

Preparations for the summer tourist season are receiving special attention.

Dalibor Đerić, the President of the Working Group for the Summer Tourist Season Preparation, briefed the Coordination Body members on the actions taken by the Working Group to enhance inspections during the tourist season.

“From June 29 to August 31, enhanced and coordinated inspections will occur in six key coastal municipalities: Budva, Herceg Novi, Tivat, Kotor, Bar, and Ulcinj,” the statement mentioned.

The inspections will be conducted in four shifts by teams comprised of various inspection authorities.

“Approximately 80 inspectors, both resident and hired from the Labor, Health and Sanitary, Tourism, Market, and Food Safety Administrations, will be deployed daily, with oversight from five coordinators,” the statement elaborated.

Đerić emphasized that the intensified inspections during the summer season are intended to provide a legal, safe, and quality environment for tourists, while also addressing issues that adversely impact Montenegrin tourism and the economy.

“The primary focus of the inspections will be to combat undeclared work, all forms of the gray economy, and unfair competition, while ensuring the health of both residents and tourists during the summer months,” the statement noted.

In addition to the coastal municipalities, some inspectors will also operate in northern tourist centers, including the municipalities of Kolašin and Žabljak, around Lake Skadar, in rafting centers, and other locations expecting an influx of tourists during the summer.

“The Labor Inspectorate will enhance oversight to address ‘undeclared work’, particularly noticeable during the tourist season when both the number of employers with seasonal work permits and the workforce increase,” the statement specified.

The Labor Inspectorate’s top priority will be to fight against the gray economy in the labor market, which includes informal employment and unpaid labor among formally employed individuals.

“Inspection activities will particularly focus on ensuring the enforcement of employee rights, legality of employment, and special attention to the employment of minors,” the statement added.

Inspectors from the Food Safety Administration will conduct evaluations across all food industry entities, from large hotels to small vendors on the promenades, assessing hygiene conditions, storage practices, and food origins.

Market inspectors will oversee compliance with the Law on Internal Trade and Consumer Protection Law.

Inspectors will verify documentation related to the procurement of goods, retail and wholesale reporting, compliance with days off and holidays, and adherence to posted working hours.

Inspection will also include ensuring correct display of product information, compliance with pricing, pricing in promotional sales, and display of prices at gas stations and parking lots.

Health and Sanitary Inspectors will oversee catering establishments, retail outlets, craft shops, and water supply facilities, ensuring sanitary regulations are met.

“There will also be checks to ensure compliance with general and specific hygiene standards, alongside mandatory health inspections of business premises,” the statement further explained.

Tourism inspectors will assess adherence to operational conditions for catering facilities, accommodation services, food and beverage services, compliance with tobacco regulations, invoice issuance, and cleanliness standards.

Tourism inspectors will also examine the construction and organization of beach resorts, the possession of licenses, and ensure the proper operation of rescue services, as well as the necessary documentation for vessels transporting passengers for commercial purposes.

Zogović emphasized the significance of the summer tourist season.

He noted that the tourist season is a period of strategic importance for the economy, as well as a test of the state’s organization.

“Increased inspections will aim to strengthen legal compliance, protect the rights of workers and consumers, and combat practices that threaten fair market competition. The effectiveness of inspections is crucial for instilling public trust in institutions,” Zogović concluded.

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