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TREATIES AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL ACTS SERIES 17-405
 

DEFENSE
 

Cooperation
 

Agreement Between the 

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 

and LATVIA 

Signed at Riga January 12, 2017 

with 

Annex 
 

 

 

NOTE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE 

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(80 Stat. 271; 1 U.S.C. 113)— 

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LATVIA 

Defense: Cooperation 

Agreement signed at Riga January 12, 2017;
 

Entered into force April 5, 2017.
 

With annex.
 
AGREEMENT ON DEFENSE COOPERATION 


BETWEEN 


THE GOVERllliMENT OF 


THE UNITED ST ATES OF AMERICA 


AND 


THE GOVERNMENT OF 


THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA 


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CONTENTS 


I. 

II. 

III. 

IV. 

V. 

VI. 

VII. 

VIII. 

IX. 

x. 

XI. 

XII. 

XIII. 

XIV. 

xv. 

XVI. 

XVII. 

XVIII. 

XIX. 

xx. 

XXL 

XXII. 

XXIII. 

XXIV. 

XXV. 

XXVI. 

XXVII. 

XXVIII. 

XXIX. 

XXX. 

AN'NEXA 

Preamble 

Scope and Purpose 

Definitions 

Access to and Use ofAgreed Facilities and Areas 

Prepositioning of Defense Equipment, Supplies, and Materiel 

Property Ownership 

Security 

Entry and Exit 

Logistics Support 

Motor Vehicles 

Licenses 

Movement ofAircraft, Vessels, and Vehicles 

Criminal Jurisdiction 

Custody and Access 

Discipline 

Claims 

Official Ta.'< Exemptions 

Personal Tax Exemptions 

Official Importation and Exportation 

Personal Importation and Exportation 

Customs Procedures 

Military Service Activities 

Military Post Offices 

Currency and Exchange 

Labor 

Contracting Procedures 

Status ofContractors 

Protection of the Environment 

Utilities and Communications 

Implementation and Disputes 

Entry Into Force, Amendment, and Duration 

Agreed Facilities and Areas 

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The Government ofthe United States of America (the "United States") and the 

Government ofthe Republic of Latvia ("Latvia"), hereinafter referred to collectively as "the 

Parties" and individually as a "Party"; 

Cognizant of the rights and obligations deriving from the North Atlantic Treaty; 

Considering that U.S. forces, their dependents, and U.S. contractors may be present in the 

territory of Latvia and that the purpose of such presence of U.S. forces is to further the efforts of 

the Parties to promote peace and security in the areas of mutual interest and benefit, including to 

take part in common defense efforts; 

Acknowledging that the presence ofU.S. forces contributes to strengthening the security 

and stability of Latvia and the region; 

Desiring to share in the responsibility ofsupporting those U.S. forces that may be present 

in the territory of Latvia; 

Recognizing the Agreement between the Parties to the North Atlantic Treaty Regarding 

the Status of their Forces, done at London on June 19, 1951, and entered into force August 23, 

1953 (the "NATO SOFA"), including its provision regarding separate arrangements 

supplementary to that Agreement; 

Recognizing the Acquisition and Cross Servicing Agreement between the Department of 

Defense ofthe United States ofAmerica and the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Latvia, 

done in Riga, on October 1, 2008, and in Stuttgart, on October 15, 2008, and entered into force 

October 15, 2008 (the "ACSA"); 

Recognizing the need to enhance their common security, to contribute to international 

peace and stability, and to deepen cooperation in the areas of defense and security; and 

Desiring to conclude an agreement on the enhanced cooperation between the United 

States and Latvia; 

Have agreed as follows: 

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ARTICLE I 


SCOPE AND PURPOSE 


This Agreement sets forth the framework for enhanced partnership and defense and security 

cooperation between the United States and Latvia and supplements the terms and conditions set 

forth in the NATO SOFA that govern the presence of U.S. forces and their dependents in the 

territory of Latvia and, in specific situations indicated herein, the presence and activities of U.S. 

contractors in Latvia. 

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ARTICLE II 


DEFINITIONS 


For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms are hereunder defined: 

1. "U.S. forces" means the entity comprising the force and the civilian component, and all 

property, equipment, and materiel (including vehicles, vessels, and aircraft operated by or for the 

United States) ofthe U.S. Armed Forces present in the territory of Latvia. 

2. "Force" has the meaning set forth in Article I, paragraph l(a) of the NATO SOFA. 

3. Except as otherwise provided in Articles XII, XIII, and XV ofthis Agreement, "civilian 

component" has the meaning set forth in Article I, paragraph l(b), of the NATO SOFA, and also 

includes: a) employees of non-Latvian, non-commercial organizations who are nationals ofor 

ordinarily resident in the United States and who are not ordinarily resident in Latvia, and who, 

solely for the purpose of contributing to the welfare, morale, or education of the U.S. forces, are 

accompanying those forces in the territory of Latvia; and b) dependents employed by the U.S. 

forces, including for the purposes of the military service activities contemplated in Articles XXI 

and XXII of this Agreement, and by the non-commercial organizations referred to in this 

paragraph. 

4. ·'U.S. contractors" means non-Latvian individuals, legal entities, and their employees who are 

not nationals of Latvia that are under contract or subcontract to the U.S. Department of Defense. 

5. "Dependent" has the meaning set forth in Article I, paragraph l(c) of the NATO SOFA, and 

also includes a family member of a member ofthe force or the civilian component who (a) is 

financially, legally, or for reasons of health dependent upon and supported by such member; (b) 

shares the quarters occupied by such member; and (c) is present in the territory ofLatvia with the 

consent of the authorities of the force. 

6. "Agreed Facilities and Areas" means the facilities and areas in the territory of Latvia listed in 

Annex A ofthis Agreement, and such other facilities and areas in the territory of Latvia as may 

be provided by Latvia in the future and mutually agreed between the Executive Agents of the 

Parties, to which U.S. forces, lJ.S. contractors, dependents, and others as mutually agreed shall 

have the right to access and use pursuant to this Agreement. 

7. "Executive Agent" means the U.S. Department of Defense for the United States and the 

Ministry of Defence ofthe Republic of Latvia, or their respective designees. 

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ARTICLE III 


ACCESS TO AND USE OF AGREED FACILITIES ANH AREAS 


l. U.S. forces, U.S. contractors, dependents, and vehicles, vessels, and aircraft operated by or at 

the time for U.S. forces are authorized unimpeded access to and use of Agreed Facilities and 

Areas for visits; training; exercises; maneuvers; transit; support and related activities; refueling 

of aircraft; bunkering of vessels; landing and recovery of aircraft; temporary maintenance of 

vehicles, vessels, and aircraft; accommodation of personnel; communications; staging and 

deploying of forces and materiel; pre-positioning of equipment, supplies, and materiel; security 

assistance and cooperation activities; joint and combined training activities; humanitarian and 

disaster relief activities; contingency operations; construction in support of mutually agreed 

activities; and such other purposes as the Parties or their Executive Agents may agree, including 

those undertaken in the framework of the North Atlantic Treaty. Such Agreed Facilities and 

Areas provided by Latvia, or portions thereof, may be designated as either for exclusive use by 

U.S. forces or for joint use by U.S. forces and Latvian National Armed Forces. 

2. In furtherance ofsuch activities and purposes, Latvia authorizes U.S. forces to control entry to 

Agreed Facilities and Areas, or portions thereof that have been provided for exclusive use by 

U.S. forces, and to coordinate entry with Latvian authorities at Agreed Facilities and Areas 

jointly used by U.S. forces and Latvian National Armed Forces, for purposes of safety and 

security. 

3. When requested, Latvia's Executive Agent shall facilitate, in accordance with local law, 

temporary access by U.S. forces and U.S. contractors to public land and facilities (including 

roads, ports, and airfields) that are not a part of an Agreed Facility and Area, including those 

owned or controlled by Latvia or by local governments, and to private land and facilities 

(including roads, ports, and airfields) for use in support of U.S. forces. 

4. In making Agreed Facilities and Areas available, Latvia shall give due regard to the 

operational and security concerns of U.S. forces. 

5. Latvia shall furnish, without rental or similar costs to U.S. forces, all Agreed Facilities and 

Areas, including those jointly used by U.S. forces and Latvian National Armed Forces. 

6. U.S. forces and U.S. contractors may undertake construction activities on, and make 

alterations and improvements to, Agreed Facilities and Areas in furtherance ofthe activities and 

purposes set forth in Article Ill, paragraph 1 ofthis Agreement. U.S. forces shall consult with 

the competent authorities ofLatvia on issues regarding such construction, alterations, and 

improvements based on the Parties' shared intent that the technical requirements and 

construction standards of any such projects undertaken by or on behalf of U.S. forces should be 

consistent with the requirements and standards of both Parties. U.S. forces may carry out such 

construction, alterations, and improvements with members of the force. 

7. U.S. forces shall be responsible for the construction and development costs for Agreed 

Facilities and Areas provided for the exclusive use of U.S. forces, and for the operations and 

maintenance costs thereat: unless otherwise agreed. 

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8. The Parties shall be responsible on the basis of proportionate use for the operations and 

maintenance costs of Agreed Facilities and Areas provided for joint use, or otherwise used 

jointly by U.S. forces and Latvian National Armed Forces, unless otherwise agreed. 

9. Funding of construction projects undertaken by U.S. forces shall be in accordance with U.S. 

laws and regulations pertaining to the expenditure of funds. 

10. Latvia's Executive Agent shall facilitate the efforts of U.S. forces in these undertakings by 

obtaining the necessary Latvian authorizations and permits for such construction, alterations, and 

improvements, performed by or on behalf ofU.S. forces. 

11. The Parties shall cooperate on planning regarding the use and development around and 

adjacent to Agreed Facilities and Areas to ensure the implementation ofthis Agreement over the 

long term. 

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ARTICLE IV 


PREPOSITIONING OF DEFENSE EQUIPMENT, 


SUPPLIES, AND MATERIEL 


1. U.S. forces may transport, preposition, and store defense equipment. supplies, and materiel 

(''prepositioned materiel") at Agreed Facilities and Areas, portions thereof, and at other locations 

as mutually agreed between the Executive Agents. U.S. forces shall notify, in advance, Latvian 

National Armed Forces regarding the types, quantities, and delivery schedules of such 

prepositioned materiel that U.S. forces intend to transport or preposition in the territory of 

Latvia, as well as regarding the U.S. contractors who will make such deliveries. 

2. The prepositioned materiel of U.S. forces and the facilities or portions thereof designated for 

storage ofsuch prepositioned materiel shall be for the exclusive use of U.S. forces. U.S. forces 

shall have exclusive control over the access to, use of, and disposition of such prepositioned 

materiel and shall have the unencumbered right to remove such prepositioned materiel at any 

time from the territory of Latvia. 

3. U.S. forces and U.S. contractors shall have unimpeded access to and use of storage facilities 

for all matters related to the prepositioning and storage of prepositioned materiel, including 

delivery, management, inspection, use, maintenance, and removal of such prepositioned materiel, 

regardless of whether these storage facilities are Agreed Facilities and Areas. Aircraft, vehicles, 

and vessels operated by or for U.S. forces shall have access to aerial ports and seaports of Latvia 

and other locations, as agreed, for the delivery to, storage and maintenance in, and removal from 

the territory of Latvia of U.S. forces' prepositioned materiel. 

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ARTICLEV 


PROPERTY OWNERSHIP 


1. All buildings, non-relocatable structures, and assemblies affixed to the land in Agreed 

Facilities and Areas, including those altered or improved by U.S. forces, remain the property of 

Latvia. All such buildings, structures, and assemblies constructed by the U.S. forces become the 

property of Latvia, once constructed, but shall be used by U.S. forces until no longer needed by 

U.S. forces. 

2. U.S. forces shall return as the sole and unencumbered property of Latvia any Agreed Facility 

or Area, or any portion thereof, including buildings, non-relocatable structures, and assemblies 

constructed by U.S. forces once no longer used by U.S. forces, provided that the United States 

shall incur no expense to do so. The Parties or their Executive Agents shall consult regarding the 

terms of return of any Agreed Facility or Area, including compensation for the residual value of 

improvements or construction made by the United States. 

3. The U.S. forces and U.S. contractors shall retain title to all equipment, materiel, supplies, 

relocatable structures, and other movable property they have imported into or acquired within the 

territory of Latvia in connection with this Agreement until such time as they surrender title. 

4. The Parties or their designees may consult regarding the possible transfer or purchase of U.S. 

forces' equipment determined to be excess to the needs of the United States, as may be 

authorized by U.S. law and regulations. 

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ARTICLE VI 


SECURITY 


1. Latvia shall take such measures as arc necessary to ensure the protection, safety, and security 

ofU.S. forces, U.S. contractors, dependents, and prepositioned materiel, and the protection and 

security ofofficial U.S. information. In furtherance of this responsibility, Latvian and U.S. 

military authorities shall cooperate closely to ensure that security and protection is provided. 

2. Latvia hereby authorizes U.S. forces to exercise all rights and authorities necessary for U.S. 

forces' use, operation, defense, or control of Agreed Facilities and Areas, including taking 

appropriate measures to maintain or restore order and to protect U.S. forces, U.S. contractors, 

and dependents. The United States intends to coordinate such measures with appropriate 

authorities of Latvia. 

3. The Parties mutually agree that Latvia retains primary responsibility for security outside of 

Agreed Facilities and Areas. 

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ARTICLE VII 


ENTRY AND EXIT 


1. Latvia shall not require countersignature of movement orders under Article III, paragraph 2(b) 

of the NATO SOFA. 

2. In accordance with the NATO SOFA, Latvia shall not require passports or visas for entry into 

and departures from Latvia for members of the force presenting upon request ofLatvian 

authorities the required personal identity card and a valid movement order. Further, Latvia shall 

not require visas for entry into and departures from Latvia for members ofthe civilian 

component, dependents, and U.S. contractors presenting upon request of Latvian authorities a 

valid passport and a U.S. Department of Defense identification card, movement order, or letter of 

authorization issued by the competent authority ofthe United States. Latvian authorities shall 

make any annotations required by Latvian law in the passports of members of the civilian 

component, U.S. contractors, and dependents. 

3. U.S. forces, U.S. contractors, and dependents shall be exempt from regulations governing the 

registration and control of aliens. 

4. Should a member of the U.S. forces die or leave the territory of Latvia on transfer, the 

dependents of such member shall continue to be accorded the status ofdependents under this 

Agreement for a period of 90 days after such death or transfer. In cases where dependent 

children are enrolled in education facilities in the territory of Latvia prior to the member's death 

or transfer, the dependents shall continue to be accorded the status ofdependents for a period of 

not less than 30 calendar days after the end of the school year or termination of enrollment. 

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ARTICLE VIII 


LOGISTICS SUPPORT 


l. Latvia shall use best efforts, considering its internal national requirements and available 

capabilities, to provide to U.S. forces, upon request, logistics support to conduct activities under 

this Agreement. 

2. As appropriate, such logistics support shall be provided and reimbursement made in 

accordance with the ACSA, or successor agreements, unless otherwise agreed. 

3. For any logistic support not addressed by paragraph 2 of this Article, U.S. forces and U.S. 

contractors shall pay reasonable costs for logistics support requested and received. In this 

regard, Latvia shall accord to the U.S. forces treatment no less favorable than is accorded to the 

Latvian National Armed Forces, including charging the U.S. forces and U.S. contractors rates no 

less favorable than those paid by the Latvian National Armed Forces for similar logistics 

support, less taxes, foes, or similar charges. 

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ARTICLE IX 


MOTOR VEHICLES 


I. Latvian authorities shall honor the ownership documents and licensing by U.S. military and 

civilian authorities of motor vehicles and trailers of the U.S. forces, U.S. contractors, and 

dependents. Upon the request of U.S. military authorities, Latvian authorities shall register and 

issue without charge military license plates for U.S. forces' official, non-tactical vehicles in 

accordance with procedures established for the Latvian National Armed Forces, and license 

plates that are indistinguishable from those issued to the Latvian population at large for private 

motor vehicles of the members of the U.S. forces, U.S. contractors, and dependents. 

2. U.S. military authorities shall take adequate safety measures with respect to motor vehicles 

and trailers registered and licensed by them or used by U.S. forces in the territory of Latvia. 

3. It is the duty of members ofthe U.S. forces, U.S. contractors, and dependents to respect the 

law of Latvia regarding automobile liability insurance coverage for their private motor vehicles 

while in Latvia. 

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ARTICLE X 


LICENSES 


1. A license or other permit issued by U.S. authorities to a member of the U.S. forces or a U.S. 

contractor, empowering the holder to operate vehicles, vessels, or aircraft of the force shall be 

valid for such operation within the territory ofLatvia. 

2. Latvian authorities shall accept as valid, without a driving test or fee, driving licenses issued 

by the United States, its States, or political subdivisions for the operation of private motor 

vehicles by members ofthe U.S. forces and their dependents, and U.S. contractors. International 

drivers' licenses shall not be required. 

3. Latvia shall not require members of the U.S. forces or U.S. contractors to obtain professional 

licenses issued by Latvia in relation to the provision ofservices provided as part oftheir official 

or contractual duties to U.S. forces and their dependents, or U.S. contractors, as well as to other 

persons as mutually agreed. Unless mutually agreed between the Executive Agents, U.S. 

professional licenses are not valid in all other cases. 

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ARTICLE XI 


MOVEMENT OF AIRCRAFT, VESSELS, AND VEHICLES 


l. Aircraft, vessels, and vehicles operated by or exclusively for U.S. forces may enter, exit, and 

move freely within the territory ofLatvia with respect for the relevant rules of air, maritime, and 

land safety, and movement. U.S. Government aircraft and civil aircraft that are at the time 

operating exclusively under contract to the U.S. Department of Defense are authorized to overfly, conduct aerial refueling, land, and take off within the territory ofLatvia, with respect for the 

relevant rules of air safety and navigation. U.S. Govenunent aircraft, vessels, and vehicles shall 

be free from boarding and inspection without the consent of U.S. authorities. 

2. U.S. Government aircraft and civil aircraft that are at the time operating exclusively under 

contract to the U.S. Department of Defense shall not be subject to payment of air navigation fees, 

dues, or other charges (such as overflight, en route, or terminal navigation fees), and such aircraft 

shall not be subject to payment of landing or parking fees at govemment-ovmed and operated 

airfields in Latvia. Vessels owned or operated by or exclusively for U.S. forces shall not be 

subject to payment ofpilotage or port fees, lighterage charges, harbor dues, or similar charges at 

government-owned and operated ports in Latvia. U.S. forces and U.S. contractors operating on 

behalfof U.S. forces shall pay reasonable charges for services requested and received, at rates no 

less favorable than those paid by the Latvian National Armed Forces less taxes and similar 

charges. 

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ARTICLE XII 


CRIMINAL JURISDICTION 


1. Latvia recognizes the particular importance of U.S. military authorities' disciplinary control 

over members ofthe U.S. forces and the effect that such control has on operational readiness. 

Therefore, at the request ofthe United States and in furtherance of its commitment to mutual 

defense, Latvia hereby exercises its sovereign discretion to waive its primary right to exercise 

criminal jurisdiction as provided by NATO SOFA Article VII, paragraph 3(c). In specific cases 

of particular importance to Latvia, the Prosecutor's General Office ofthe Republic of Latvia may 

withdraw the waiver by providing a statement in writing to the competent U.S. military 

authorities at any time, but not later than 21 days after receipt of the notification described in 

paragraph 2 of this Article. 

2. The Prosecutor's General Office of the Republic ofLatvia shall notify U.S. forces of the 

initiation of criminal proceedings against a member of the force or civilian component, or a 

dependent, and U.S. forces shall notify the Prosecutor's General Office ofthe Republic of Latvia 

of each case falling under the provisions of paragraph l ofthis Article. In cases where Latvia 

elects not to withdraw its waiver described in paragraph 1 of this Article, and criminal 

proceedings have been initiated, the Prosecutor's General Office of the Republic of Latvia shall 

send the materials of the case directly to the U.S. authority. Translation of the case materials 

shall not be provided. 

3. For purposes ofthis Article, the term "civilian component" shall exclude dependents who are 

nationals of or ordinarily resident in Latvia. 

4. Whenever a member of the force or civilian component, or a dependent, is prosecuted by 

Latvian authorities, jurisdiction shall be exercised by Latvian civilian courts of ordinary 

jurisdiction. 

5. Members of the force or civilian component, and dependents, shall not be tried in absentia, 

unless they have wrongfully avoided appearance before the court after properly receiving notice 

of the date of trial and they have improperly absented themselves from United States military 

authority. 

6. For purposes of determining whether an alleged criminal offense has arisen out of any act or 

omission done in the performance of official duty by a member ofthe U.S. forces under NATO 

SOFA Article VII, paragraph 3(a)(ii), certification by the appropriate military authority ofthe 

United States in Latvia that such act or omission was done in the performance of official duty 

shall constitute a conclusive detennination of the fact. 

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ARTICLE XIII 


CUSTODY AND ACCESS 


1. Latvian authorities shall notify U.S. military authorities immediately when a member of the 

force or civilian component, or a dependent, is arrested or detained by Latvian authorities. U.S. 

military authorities shall have prompt access to any such individual whenever requested, and 

shall be permitted to be present during all proceedings, including interrogations of such member 

or dependent by Latvian authorities. 

2. For purposes of this Article, the term "civilian component" shall exclude dependents who are 

nationals ofor ordinarily resident in Latvia. 

3. A member of the force or civilian component, or a dependent, under investigation or pending 

trial by Latvian authorities shall remain under the control of U.S. military authorities, if such 

military authorities so request, until the conclusion of all related judicial proceedings (including 

appellate proceedings). In such cases, U.S. military authorities shall make best efforts to ensure 

the appearance of the member of the force or civilian component, or dependent, before Latvian 

authorities in any proceedings that may require the presence ofsuch person. In the event Latvian 

judicial proceedings are not completed within one year of their commencement, U.S. military 

authorities shall be relieved of any obligations under this paragraph. This period of time may be 

extended in exceptional circumstances as agreed to by U.S. military authorities and appropriate 

Latvian authorities. 

4. Any period of time spent in restraint exercised by Latvian authorities or custody exercised by 

U.S. military authorities shall be credited against any sentence to confinement eventually 

adjudged in the same case. 

5. Except as otherwise agreed by the Parties, confinement imposed by a Latvian court upon a 

member of the force or civilian component, or a dependent, shall be served in one or more 

Latvian penal institutions designated for such purposes by the Parties. U.S. military authorities 

and family members shall be permitted to visit such persons in accordance with regular visiting 

hours. In coordination with appropriate authorities of the Republic of Latvia, U.S. military 

authorities shall be permitted to visit such persons outside regular visiting hours. In coordination 

with appropriate authorities of the Republic of Latvia, U.S. military authorities and family 

members shall be permitted to provide such persons with assistance, including for their health, 

welfare, and morale, such as clothing, food, bedding, medical and dental care, and religious 

counseling. 

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ARTICLE XIV 


DISCIPLINE 


U.S. military authorities shall be responsible for the maintenance ofdiscipline over U.S. forces 

and may establish military police units in the Agreed Facilities and Areas where U.S. forces are 

located .. U.S. military authorities may also authorize the use ofsuch units in communities near 

military facilities and areas where U.S. forces are located, in coordination with Latvian officials. 

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ARTICLE XV 


CLAIMS 


1. Members ofthe force and the civilian component shall not be subject to any proceedings for 

civil claims or administrative penalties arising out ofacts or omissions attributable to such 

persons done in the performance oftheir official duties. Such claims may be presented to the 

appropriate Latvian authorities and processed according to the provisions contained in NATO 

SOFA, Article VIII. 

2. For purposes ofthis Article, the term '

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civilian component" shall include all persons, 

regardless oftheir nationality or place ofresidence, who are U.S. Government employees acting 

in the performance of official duty as assigned by the U.S. forces, but shall not include U.S. 

contractors, other contractors and employees of contractors, or non-commercial organizations, 

regardless of their nationality or place ofresidence. 

3. Members ofthe force and the civilian component shall not suffer default judgments or actions 

prejudicial to their interests when official duties or duly authorized absences temporarily prevent 

their attendance at non-criminal proceedings. 

4. For purposes ofdetermining whether potential civil liability has arisen out of any act or 

omission done in the performance of official duty by a member of the force or the civilian 

component, certification by the appropriate U.S. military authority in Latvia that such act or 

omission was done in the performance of official duty shall constitute a conclusive determination 

of the fact. 

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ARTICLE XVI 


OFFICIAL TAX EXEMPTIONS 


1. Acquisition ofmateriel, supplies, services, equipment, and other property by or for U.S. 

forces (a) acquired for the ultimate use by U.S. forces; (b) to be consumed in the performance of 

a contract with or on behalf of U.S. forces; or ( c) to be incorporated into articles or facilities used 

by U.S. forces, shall be exempt from value added taxes ("VAT"), sales taxes, use taxes, excise 

taxes, or similar or successor taxes. U.S. forces shall provide to competent Latvian authorities a 

mutually agreed certification that such materiel, supplies, services, equipment, and other 

property are for U.S. forces. 

2. The exemption shall be applied at the point of purchase, ifthe transaction is accompanied by 

the appropriate certification referred to in paragraph 1 above. In the case of goods subject to 

excise tax, the excise exemption shall be applied at the point ofpurchase only ifthe goods are 

acquired from a tax warehouse and the transaction is accompanied by the appropriate 

certification referenced above. In all other cases, exemptions shall be promptly granted by 

reimbursement or as mutually agreed otherwise. 

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ARTICLE XVII 


PERSONAL TAX EXEMPTIONS 


1. Members of the U.S. forces and dependents, except dependents who are nationals or 

ordinarily resident of the Republic of Latvia, shall not be liable to pay any tax, fee, license 

charge, or similar charges, including VAT, in the territory of Latvia on the ownership, 

possession, use, transfer between themselves, or transfer in connection with death oftheir 

tangible movable property imported into Latvia or acquired there for their ovvn personal use. The 

exemption shall be applied in accordance with procedures mutually agreed. Members of the 

U.S. forces and dependents who possess or use sound and television broadcast receiving 

apparatus and Internet-capable devices in the territory ofLatvia shall be exempt from taxes, fees, 

license charges, or similar charges related to such use or possession. Motor vehicles owned by 

members of the U.S. forces and dependents shall be exempt from Latvian road taxes, registration 

or license fees, and similar charges, but not from the payment of tolls for the use of roads, 

bridges, and tunnels paid by members of the general public. 

2. Reimbursement upon exportation is not precluded under this Article. 

3. The exemption from taxes on income provided by NATO SOFA, Article X, shall also apply 

to income received by members of the U.S. forces, dependents, and U.S. contractors from 

employment with the organizations referred to in Article II, paragraph 3, and activities addressed 

in Articles XXI and XXII of this Agreement, and from sources outside Latvia. 

4. The provisions of Latvian laws and regulations pertaining to the obligation of an employer or 

self-employed individual to withhold or prepay income taxes and social security contributions 

shall not be applicable to income exempt from taxation in Latvia. 

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ARTICLE XVIII 


OFFICIAL IMPORTATION AND EXPORTATION 


1. With reference to NA TO SOFA, Article XI, materiel, supplies, equipment, and other property 

(a) imported by the U.S. forces, (b) which are for the ultimate use by or for the U.S. forces, 

including to support military service activities provided for in Articles XXI and XXII of this 

Agreement, ( c) are to be used or consumed in the performance of a contract with or on behalf of 

the U.S. forces, or (d) are to be incorporated into articles or facilities used by the U.S. forces, 

shall be permitted entry into Latvia. Such entry shall be free from duties, import or registration 

fees, and other similar charges, including but not limited to use taxes, excise taxes, and VAT. 

The Parties shall cooperate as necessary to ensure that the quantities of materiel, supplies, 

equipment, and other property imported are reasonable. U.S. forces shall provide the Latvian 

authorities an appropriate certificate that such materiel, supplies, equipment, and other property 

qualify for the exemption under the terms ofthis paragraph. Deposit of the certificate (as 

provided for in NATO SOFA, Article XI, paragraph 4) shall be accepted by Latvian customs 

authorities instead ofa customs declaration of the items. When materiel, supplies, equipment. 

and other property are imported by contractors under the terms ofthis paragraph, U.S. forces 

shall require the contractors to use the items exclusively for the execution of U.S. forces' 

contracts. 

2. The materiel, supplies, equipment, and other property referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article 

shall be exempt from any tax or other charge that would othenvise be assessed upon such 

property after its importation or acquisition. 

3. The exportation from Latvia of the materiel, supplies, equipment, and other property referred 

to in paragraph 1 of this Article shall be exempt from Latvian export duties. 

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ARTICLE XIX 


PERSONAL IMPORT A TION AND EXPORT A TI ON 


1. U.S. forces, dependents, and U.S. contractors may import their personal effects, furniture, one 

private motor vehicle per person 18 years or older, and other goods-intended for their personal or 

domestic use or consumption free of customs duty and taxes during their assignment in the 

territory of Latvia. This privilege shall apply not only to goods that are the property of such 

persons but also to goods sent to them by way of gift or delivered to them in fulfilment of 

contracts concluded with a person or persons not domiciled in the territory of the Republic of 

Latvia, in accordance with mutually agreed procedures. Such imports may not exceed reasonable 

amounts for personal use and must not indicate, by their nature or quantity. that the goods are 

being imported for commercial reasons. Alcohol products, tobacco, and tobacco products shall 

not be imported through the military post office. 

2. The goods referred to in paragraph 1of this Article and other goods acquired free of taxes 

and/or duties may not be sold or otherwise transferred to persons in Latvia who are not entitled 

to import such goods duty free, unless such transfer is approved by the appropriate Latvian 

authorities. Such approval shall not be required for gifts to charity. Payment of any taxes due as 

the result of transactions with persons not entitled to import such goods shall be the 

responsibility of the ultimate recipient of such goods. Members of the U.S. forces, dependents, 

and U.S. contractors may freely transfer property referred to in paragraph I of this Article 

between themselves, and such transfers shall be free oftax and/or duty. Latvian authorities shall 

accept duly filed police reports as conclusive determinations that duty and ta'< free goods of 

members of the U.S. forces, dependents, and U.S. contractors have been stolen, which shall 

relieve the individuals of any liability for payment of the tax or duty. U.S. forces shall be 

responsible for maintaining records of the theft or loss oftax or duty-free goods and also records 

of transfer of such goods. Such records shall be accepted by the authorities of the Republic of 

Latvia as proof ofthese transfers. 

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ARTICLE XX 


CUSTOMS PROCEDURES · 


1. Latvia shall take all appropriate measures to ensure the smooth and rapid clearance of imports 

and exports contemplated under this Agreement. Any customs inspection shall take place 

expeditiously. Customs inspections under this Agreement shall be carried out in accordance \Vith 

procedures mutually agreed between the appropriate Latvian authorities and U.S. forces. 

2. Any customs inspection by Latvian customs authorities of incoming or outgoing personal 

property ofmembers ofU.S. forces or dependents shall be conducted when the property is 

delivered to or picked up from the individual's residence or in accordance with mutually agreed 

procedures. 

3. U.S. forces' classified information may be imported into and exported from Latvia without 

being subjected to a customs inspection. "Classified information" has the meaning set forth in 

Article 3 of, and shall be handled in accordance with the terms of, the Agreement Between the 

Government ofthe United States of America and the Government ofthe Republic ofLatvia 

Concerning Security Measures for the Protection ofClassified Military Information, done at 

Washington, DC, on January 15, 1998, and entered into force January 15, 1998, or successor 

agreements. 

4. U.S. military authorities shall establish the necessary measures at facilities where U.S. forces 

are located to prevent abuses of the rights granted under the customs provisions of the NA TO 

SOFA and this Agreement. U.S. military authorities and Latvian authorities shall cooperate in 

the investigation of any alleged customs violations. 

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ARTICLEXXI 


MILITARY SERVICE ACTIVITIES 


1. U.S. forces may establish military service exchanges, commissaries, other sales outlets, open 

messes, social and educational centers, and recreational service areas in Latvia at mutually 

agreed locations for use by members of the U.S. forces, dependents, and other authorized. 

personnel as mutually agreed between the Executive Agents. U.S. military authorities may 

operate and maintain the foregoing military service activities directly or through contract with 

other organizations. No license, permit, inspection, or other regulatory control shall be required 

by Latvia for these military service activities. 

2. U.S. forces may enter into contracts with financial institutions to operate banking and other 

financial activities in Latvia for the exclusive use of U.S. forces, U.S. contractors, and 

dependents. 

3. The activities and organizations referred to in this Article shall be accorded the same fiscal 

and customs exemptions granted to the U.S. forces. Such activities and organizations shall be 

maintained and operated in accordance with applicable U.S. regulations. Such activities and 

organizations shall not be required to collect or pay taxes or other fees for activities related to 

their operations. 

4. U.S. forces shall adopt appropriate measures to prevent the sale of goods and property 

imported into or acquired in the territory of Latvia by the activities and organi7.ations referred to 

in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article to persons who are not authorized to patronize such 

activities or organizations. 

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ARTICLE XXII 


MILITARY POST OFFICES 


1. The United States may establish, maintain, and operate military post offices for use by U.S. 

forces, dependents, and U.S. contractors. 

2. Mail posted at such post offices may bear U.S. stamps. 

3. U.S. forces' official mail shall be exempt from inspection. search, or seizure 

4. U.S. military authorities shall establish appropriate and necessary measures at military post 

offices to prevent the improper importation of goods into the territory of Latvia by members of 

the U.S. forces, dependents, and U.S. contractors. 

5. Customs inspections shall be carried out in accordance with procedures mutually agreed 

between the appropriate Latvian authorities and U.S. forces. 

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ARTICLE XXIII 


CURRENCY AND EXCHANGE 


I. U.S. forces shall have the right to import, export, and use U.S. currency or instruments 

expressed in the currency ofthe United States in any amount. 

2. U.S. military authorities may distribute to or exchange for members of the U.S. forces, and 

dependents currency of, and instruments denominated in the currency valid in: 

(a) the United States; 

(b) the Republic of Latvia; 

(c) the Euro zone; and 

(d) any other country, to the extent required for the purpose of authorized travel, including 

travel on leave. 

3. Members of the U.S. forces and dependents may: 

(a) Import and export U.S. currency and instruments denominated in currency of the U.S.; 

and 

(b) Export from Latvia any currency, and instruments denominated in any such currency, 

provided that such U.S. personnel or dependents have either imported such currency or 

instruments into Latvia, or received such currency or instruments from U.S. forces. 

4. United States military authorities shall, in consultation with the authorities of Latvia, take 

appropriate measures in order to prevent any abuse of the rights granted under this Article and to 

safeguard the system of foreign exchange regulations of Latvia insofar as they apply to personnel 

covered by this Agreement. It is the duty of members of the U.S. forces and dependents to 

respect the foreign exchange laws of each of the Parties. 

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ARTlCLE XXIV 


LABOR 


1. U.S. forces and organizations conducting those military service activities described in Articles 

XX.I and XXIf ofthis Agreement may recruit and employ dependents, as well as persons 

authorized to be employed in the territory ofLatvia, and may administer those employees in 

accordance with this Article. Dependents shall not be required to possess a work permit. 

2. Terms and conditions of employment sha11 be set by the U.S. forces and such organizations in 

accordance with applicable U.S. law and regulations, taking into consideration prevailing wages 

and the provisions of labor legislation ofLatvia. Wages and salaries, benefits, supplementary 

payments, and increases in such payments shall be in accordance with U.S. law and regulations. 

Local civilian employees employed by U.S. forces shall not have the right to strike. 

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ARTICLEXXV 


CONTRACTING PROCEDURES 


1. U.S. forces may contract for any materiel, supplies, equipment, and services (including 

construction) to be furnished or undertaken in Latvia v.1.thout restriction as to choice of 

contractor, supplier, or person who provides such materiel, supplies, equipment, or services. 

Such contracts shall be solicited, awarded, and administered in accordance with U.S. laws and 

regulations. U.S. forces shall give due consideration to information provided by Latvian 

authorities regarding contractors. 

2. Latvia shall accord to U.S. forces treatment in the matter ofprocurement ofgoods, services, 

and utilities no less favorable than is accorded to the Latvian National Armed Forces. 

3. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to preclude Latvian nationals and legal entities from 

undertaking activities under this Agreement as contractors, subcontractors, or employees. 

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ARTICLE XXVI 


STATUS OF CONTRACTORS 


U.S. contractors shall be exempt from Latvian laws and regulations with respect to the tem1s and 

conditions oftheir employment to perform work under contracts with U.S. forces, and with 

respect to the licensing and registration of businesses and corporations solely with regard to the 

provision ofgoods and services to U.S. forces in Latvia. Such contractors also shall be exempt 

from all corporate and excise taxes arising solely from the delivery to U.S. forces of goods or 

services, or from construction of facilities for U.S. forces. Such contractors also shall not be 

subject to any form ofincome or profits tax by Latvia or its political subdivisions on that portion 

of its income or profits derived from a contract or subcontract with U.S. forces. 

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ARTICLE XXVII 


PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT 


The Parties intend to implement this Agreement in a manner consistent with the protection of the 

natural environment and human health and safety. The United States confirms its intent to 

respect relevant Latvian environmental, health, and safety laws, regulations, and standards in the 

execution of its policies. Latvia confirms its policy to implement environmental, health, and 

safety laws, regulations, and standards with due regard for the health and safety of U.S. forces, 

dependents, and U.S. contractors. 

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ARTICLE XXVIII 


UTILITIES AND COMMUNICATIONS 


1. U.S. forces and U.S. contractors shall be allowed to use water, electricity, and other public 

utilities on terms and conditions, including rates or charges, no less favorable than those 

available to Latvian National Armed Forces or the Government ofLatvia in like circumstances, 

free from taxes or other government fees or charges. U.S. forces' costs shall be equal to their pro 

rata share ofthe use of such utilities. 

2. The Parties recognize that it may be necessary for U.S. forces to use the radio spectrum. U.S. 

forces shall be allowed to operate their own telecommunication systems (as 

"telecommunication" is defined in the 1992 Constitution and Convention ofthe International 

Telecommunication Union). This shall include the right to utilize such means and services as 

required to ensure full ability to operate telecommunication systems, and the right to use, free of 

cost to the United States, all necessary radio spectrum for this purpose. U.S. forces, in the 

interest of avoiding mutually disruptive interference, shall coordinate concerning the use of 

frequencies with Latvia's Executive Agent. In case urgent operational requirements do not 

permit such coordination, such use shall be notified to Latvia's Executive Agent as soon as 

possible. 

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ARTICLE XXIX 


IMPLEMENTATION AND DISPUTES 


1. All obligations under this Agreement are subject to the availability of appropriated fonds 

authorized for these purposes. 

2. As appropriate, the Parties or their Executive Agents may enter into implementing 

arrangements to carry out the provisions ofthis Agreement. 

3. The Parties or their Executive Agents shall meet annually at a mutually determined location 

to consult on the defense relationship, activities undertaken pursuant to this Agreement, and 

other matters ofmutual interest. 

4. The Executive Agents shall consult as necessary, but not less often than annually, to ensure 

the proper implementation ofthis Agreement. The Executive Agents shall develop procedures 

for consultation between their respective staffs on all matters concerning the effective 

implementation ofthis Agreement. 

5. Disputes shall be resolved at the lowest level possible and, as necessary, elevated to the 

Executive Agents for consideration and resolution. Those disputes that cannot be resolved by 

the Executive Agents shall be referred to the Parties for consultation and resolution, as 

appropriate. 

6. Disputes and other matters subject to consultation under this Agreement shall not be referred 

to any national court, or to any international court, tribunal, or similar body or to any other third 

party for settlement. 

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ARTICLEXXX 


ENTRY INTO FORCE, AMENDMENT, AND DURATION 


1. This Agreement shall enter into force on the date of the later note in an exchange of 

diplomatic notes between the Parties indicating that each Party has completed its internal 

procedures necessary for entry into force ofthis Agreement. 

2. Upon entry into force, this Agreement shall supersede the Agreement Between the 

Government of the United States ofAmerica and the Government of the Republic of Latvia 

Regarding Access to and Use ofFacilities and Areas Located Within the Republic ofLatvia, 

effected by exchange of notes at Riga, June 19 and July 15, 2015. 

3. This Agreement may be amended by \Vritten agreement ofthe Parties. 

4. This Agreement shall have an initial term often years. After the initial term, it shall continue 

in force, but may be terminated by either Party upon one year's written notice to the other Party 

through diplomatic channels. 

5. Annex A appended to this Agreement shall form an integral part of this Agreement and may 

be amended by written agreement ofthe Executive Agents. 

IN \VITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned, being duly authorized by their respective 

Governments, have signed this Agreement. 

DO~E at \Cq_,. , this 1 _''' day of J:d\\Jt''.-.j, 2017. in duplicate, in the 

Enghsh and Latvian languages, both texts bemg equally authentic. 

FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE 

UNITED ST A TES OF AMERICA: REPUBLIC OF LATVIA: 

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ANNEX A 

Agreed Facilities and Areas 

• Lielvarde Air Base 

• AdaZ.i Military Base and Training Area 

• The Garkalne Railhead 

35 

AMERIKAS SA VIENOTO V ALSTU V ALDIBAS 


UN 


LATVIJAS REPUBLIKAS VALDIBAS 


LIGUMS PAR SADARBIBU AIZSARDZIBAS JOMA 

I. 

II. 

III. 

JV. 

v. 

VI. 

VII. 

VIII. 

IX. 

x. 

XL 

XII. 

XIII. 

XIV. 

xv. 

XVI. 

XVII. 

XVIII. 

XIX. 

xx. 

XXI. 

xxn. 

xxm. 

XXIV. 

xxv. 

XXVI. 

XXVII. 

xxvm. 

XXIX. 

xxx. 

A PIELIKUMS 

SATURS 

Preambula 

Darbibas joma un mer~is 

Definicijas 

Piekluve saskaQotajiem objektiem un teritorijam, to izmanto5ana 

Aizsardzibas aprikojuma, krajumu un materialtehnisko IIdzekJu iepriekseja 

izvietosana 

Ipasumtiesibas 

Drosiba 

Iece!osana un izcejosana 

Logistikas atbalsts 

Mehaniskie transportlidzekli 

Licences 

Gaisa kugu, kugosanas lidzeklu un sauszemes transportlidzeklu kustiba 

Kriminalajurisdikcija 

Brivibas atQemsana un piek}uve 

Discip!Tna 

Prasibas 

NodokJu atbrivojumi oficialam vajadzrbam 

Nodoklu atbrivojumi personigam vajadzibam 

Ievesana un izvesana oficia.Jam vajadzrbam 

Ievesana un izvefana personigam vajadzibam 

Muitas procedilras 

Militara dienesta apkalpofanas pasakumi 

Militara pasta nodalas 

Valilta un valiltas maiQ.a 

Darbaspeks 

Ligumu slegsanas procediiras 

Ligumdarba izpildftaj u statuss 

Vides aizsardziba 

Komunalie pakalpojumi un sakari 

Istenosana un domstarpibas 

Stasanas speka, grozijumi un termiQs 

Saskai;iotie objekti un teritorijas 

2 
Amerikas Savienoto Valstu valdlba (turpmak - "Amerikas Savienotas Valstis") un 

Latvijas Republikas valdTba (turpmak - "Latvija"), kopa devetas par "Pusem", bet katra 

atsevisl}i - par "Pusi'', 

apzinoties tiesTbas un pienakumus, kas izriet no ZicmeJatlantijas ITguma; 

Qemot vera, ka ASV speki, to apgadajamie un ASV llgumdarba izpildTtaji var atrasties 

Latvijas teritorija un sadas atra§anas merl}is ir sekmet Pusu centienus veicinat mieru un 

drosTbu kopTgu intere5u un labuma jomas, tai skaita pieda!Tties kopejos aizsardzTbas 

pasakumos; 

atzTstot, ka ASV speku klatbiitne palTdz stiprinat Latvijas un regiona drosTbu un 

stabiiita ti; 

veloties dalit atbildTbu par atbalsta sniegsanu tiem ASV spekiem, kas var atrasties 

Latvijas teritorija; 

atzTstot ZiemeJatlantijas ITguma organizacijas dallbvalstu ITgumu par to brul}oto speku 

statusu, kas noslegts Londona 1951. gada 19. jiinija un stajas speka l 953. gada 23. augusta 

(turpmak - "NATO SOFA"), tostarp ta nosacljumu par atsevisl}am vienosanam, kas papildina 

so IIgumu; 

atzTstot ASV AizsardzTbas departamenta un Latvijas Republikas AizsardzTbas 

ministrijas vienosanos par savstarpejiem pirkumiem un pakalpojumiem, kas parakstita Rfga 

2008. gada l. oktobrl un Stutgarte 2008. gada 15. oktobrT un stajas speka 2008. gada 

15. oktobrT (turpmak- "ACSA"); 

atzfstot nepieciesamTbu paaugstinat to kopejo drosTbu, veicinat starptautisko mieru un 

stabilitati un padzilinat sadarbTbu aizsardzTbas un drosTbas jomas un 

veloties noslegt lrgumu par ciesaku sadarbTbu starp Amerikas Savienotajam ValstTm 

un Latviju, 

ir vienojusas par turpmako. 

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I PANTS 


DARBIBAS JOMA UN MERl}:IS 


Saja IIguma noteikts ietvars ciesakai partnerlbai un sadarbibai aizsardzibas un drosibas joma 

starp Amerikas Savienotajam Valstim un Latviju, un ar to tiek papildinati NATO SOFA 

noteikumi, kas reglamente ASV speku unto apgiidajamo klatbiitni Latvijas teritorija un Ipa5os 

gadijumos, kas noteikti 5aja llguma, arI ASV IIgumdarba izpilditaju klatbiitni un darbibas 

Latvija. 

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II PANTS 


DEFINICIJAS 


Turpmak ir sniegtas saja lfguma izmantoto tenninu definfcijas: 

1. "ASV speki'' ir vieniba, kas sastav no spekiem un civilas sastavdajas, ka arI visa ASV 

bru1,1oto speku TpaSuma, aprikojuma un materialtehniskajiem !Idzekjiem (tostarp sauszemes 

transportlTdzekji, kugosanas IIdzek}i un gaisa kugi, kurus ekspluate Amerikas Savienotas 

Valstis vai kuri tiek ekspluateti to vajadzibam), kas atrodas Latvijas teritorija. 

2. "Speki'' tiek lietots lvATO SOFA I panta l. punkta a) apakspunkta noteiktaja nozime. 

3. Ja vien sa IIguma XII, XIII un XV panta nav noteikts citadi, termins "civila sastavdaja" tiek 

lietots NATO SOFA I panta 1. punkta b) apakspunkta noteiktaja nozfme, un tas ietver arr: a) 

Latvijai nepiederosu nekomercialu organizaciju darbiniekus, kuriem ir ASV valstspiederiba 

vai kuri pastavigi dzivo ASV un kuri pastavigi nedzivo Latvija un pavada ASV spekus 

Latvijas teritorija vienigi ar noliiku palldzet uzturet so speku dzives apstaklus, moralo stavokli 

un izglitibu, un b) apgadiijamos, ko nodarbina ASV speki, tostarp ar sa ITgum a XXI un 

XXII panta noteiktajiem militara dienesta apkalposanas pasakumiem saistitam vajadzibam, un 

saja punkta minetas nekomercialas organizacijas. 

4. "ASV ligumdarba izpilditaji" ir fiziskas personas, juridiskas personas un to darbinieki, 

kuriem nav Latvijas valstspiederibas un kuri noslegusi IIgumu vai apakSIIgumu ar ASV 

Aizsardzibas departamentu. 

5. "Apgadajamais" tiek lietots nozime, kada tam piesl}irta NATO SOFA I panta I. punkta 

c) apakspunkta,. un par apgadajamo uzskata arI speku vai civilas sastavdajas dalibnieka 

gimenes locekli, kurs: a) ir finansiali, juridiski vai ar veselibu saistitu iemeslu de! atkarigs no 

sis personas un kurai SI persona sniedz atbalstu; b) dzivo ar so personu viena dzfvesvieta un c) 

atrodas Latvijas teritorija ar speku vaditiiju piekrisanu. 

6. "Saskal}.otie objekti un teritorijas" ir objekti un teritorijas Latvija, kas noraditas sa liguma 

A pielikuma, un citi objekti un teritorijas Latvija, ko Latvija var nodrosinat nakotne un par 

kuram panakta Pusu Parstavju vienoS<inas un kuram ASV spekiem, ASV lfgumdarba 

izpilditajiem, apgadajamajiem un citam personam saska1,1a ar Pusu Parstavju vienosanos ir 

piekjuve to izmanto8anai atbilstosi sim ligumam. 

7. "Parstavis" no Amerikas Savienoto Valstu puses ir ASV Aizsardzibas departaments, bet no 

Latvijas puses - Latvijas Republikas Aizsardzibas ministrija, vai attiecigi to pilnvarotas 

personas. 

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III PANTS 


PIEKiUVE SASK~OTAJIEM OBJEKTIEM UN TERITORIJAM UN TO 


IZMANTOSANA 


I. ASV speki, ASV IIgumdarba izpilditaji, apgadajamie un sauszemes transportlidzekli, 

kugosanas IIdzekli un gaisa kugi, ko ekspluate ASV speki vai kas konkretaja bridI tiek 

ekspluateti ASV speku laba, drikst netrauceti piekjiit Saskai;iotajiem objektiem un teritorijam 

un izmantot tas vizitem, apmacibai, maclbam, manevriem, tranzitam, atbalsta pasakumiem un 

saistTtiem pasakumiem, degvielas uzpildei gaisa kugI, degvielas iepildISanai kugu tvertnes, 

gaisa kugu nosedinasanai un evakuesanai, sauszemes transportlidzekf u, kugosanas ITdzekju un 

gaisa kugu Tslaicigiem apkopes pasakumiem, personala izmitinasanai, sazii;iai, vajadzibam, 

kas saistTtas ar speku un materiali tehnisko IIdzeklu izvietosanu un izverfanu, aprTkojuma, 

krajumu un materiali tehnisko lidzekju iepriekSejai izvietosanai, pa!Tdzibas un sadarbibas 

pasakumu Tsteno5anai drosTbas joml:i., kopejiem un apvienotajiem apmaclbas pasakumiem, 

humanitarajiem un katastrofu seku likvidesanas pasakumiem, neparedzetu arkartas situaciju 

operacijam, biivniecTbas pasakumiem, kas tiek veikti to darblbu atbalstam, par kuram panakta 

savstarpeja vieno5anas, un citam vajadzlbam, par kuram Puses vai to Parstavji var vienoties, 

tostarp tam, kas tiek Tstenotas Ziemejatlantijas liguma ietvaros. Sa.di Latvijas nodrosinati 

Saskai;iotie objekti un teritorijas, to da!as, var biit paredzetas vai nu ekskluzTvai ASV speku 

izmanto5anai, vai arT ASV speku un Latvijas Nacionalo brui;ioto speku kopigai izmanto5anai. 

2. Sadu darblbu un merl,<u atbalstam, Latvija drosTbas un aizsardzibas nolfika pilnvaro ASV 

spekus kontrolet iekliisanu tajos Saskai;iotajos objektos un teritorijas, vai to dajas, kas 

piesl,<irtas ekskluzivai izmantosanai ASV spekiem, un koordinet ar Latvijas iestadem 

iekJii5anu tajos SaskaQotajos objektos un teritorijas, ko ASV speki izmanto kopa ar Latvijas 

Nacionalajiem brw;iotajiem spekiem. 

3. Pee attieciga pieprasijuma Latvijas Parstavis, ieverojot normafivo aktu prasibas, sekme 

ASV speku un ASV ligumdarba izpilditaju IslaicTgu piekluvi citiem valsts zemes Tpasumiem 

un objektiem (tostarp cejiem, ostam un lidlaukiem), kas nav SaskaJ)otie objekti un teritorijas, 

tostarp tiem Tpa5umiem un objektiem, kas pieder vai ko parvalda Latvija vai pasvaldTbas, un 

privatiem zemes Ipasumiem un objektiem (tostarp celiem, ostam un lidlaukiem) izmantoSanai 

ASV speku atbalstam. 

4. Nodrosinot Saskai;ioto objektu un teritoriju pieejamTbu, Latvija pienacigi Qem vera ASV 

speku operacionalos un drosibas apsverumus. 

5. Latvija dara pieejamus ASV spekiem bez nomas vai IIdzTgam maksam visus Saskat;iotos 

objektus un teritorijas, tostarp tos, ko ASV speki izmanto kopa ar Latvijas Nacionalajiem 

brw;10tajiem spekiem. 

6. ASV speki un ASV ligumdarba izpilditaji var veikt bUvdarbus Saskaootajos objektos un 

teritorijas un parveidot un uzlabot tos, Istenojot sa liguma III panta l. punkta noteiktos 

pasakumus un vajadzlbas. ASV speki apspriefas ar Latvijas kompetentajam iestadem par 

sadiem biivdarbiem, parveidojumiem un uzlabojumiem, ieverojot Pusu kopigo velmi 

nodrosinat, ka katra sada ASV speku vai to varda veikta projekta tehniskajam prasibam un 

buvnormatTviem vajadzetu atbilst abu Pusu praslbam un standartiem. ASV speki var lstenot 

sadus buvdarbus, parveidojumus un uzlabojumus ar speku dallbniekiem. 

7. Ja vien nav citadas vienosanas, ASV speki uzt;temas to Saskai;ioto objektu un teritoriju, kas 

piesl}.irtas ASV spekiem ekskluzivai izmantosanai, biivniecibas un uzlabosanas pasakumu 

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izmaksas, un to darbmas un uzturesanas izmaksas. 

8. Ja vien nav citadas vienosanas, Puses proporcionali Saskai;ioto objektu un teritoriju 

izmanto5anai uzi;iemas to Saskai;ioto objektu un teritoriju darbTbas un uzturesanas izmaksas, 

kas pies~irtas kopigai izmantosanai vai ko ASV speki un Latvijas Nacionalie brui;iotie speki 

citadi kopigi izmanto. 

9. ASV speku Tstenoto biivniecmas projektu finanse5ana notiek saskai;ia ar ASV 

normatTvaj iem aktiem, kas reglamente finansu ITdzeklu izmantosanu. 

I0. Latvijas Parstavis atbalsta ASV spekus so pasakumu Tstenosana, iegustot nepieciesamas 

Latvijas atjaujas biivniecmai, parveidojumiem un uzlabojumiem, ko veic ASV speki vai kas 

tiek veikti ASV speku varda. 

11. Puses sadarbojas jautajumos, kas saistTti ar izmantosanas un attTstmas plano5anu ap 

Saskal}otajiem objektiem un teritorijam un to tuvuma, lai nodrosinatu sa lTguma ilgtermii;ia 

Tstenosanu. 

7 
IV PANTS 


AIZSARDZIBAS APRIKOJUMA, KRAJUMU UN MATERIALI TEHNISKO 


LIDZEiq,U IEPRIEKSE.JA IZVIETOSANA 


I. ASV speki var transportet, iepriekseji izvietot un glabat aizsardzibas aprikojumu, krajumus 

un materialtehniskos lidzeklus (turpmak - "ieprieks izvietojamie materialtehniskie IIdzekJi") 

SaskaQotajos objektos un teritorijas, to dajas, vai citas vietas, par ko panakta Parstavju 

savstarpeja vienosanas. ASV speki ieprieks informe Latvijas Nacionalos brut;1otos spekus par 

sadu ieprieks izvietojamu materialtehnisko IIdzeklu veidiem, daudzumu un piegades 

grafikiem, ko ASV speki piano transportet un iepriekseji izvietot Latvijas teritorija, ka an par 

ASV ligumdarba izpilditajiem, kas veiks sadas piegades. 

2. ASV speku ieprieks izvietojamie materialtehniskie IIdzekji un objekti, to daJas, kuri 

noteikti to glabasanai, ir ASV speku ekskluzlva izmantosana. ASV spekiem ir ekskluzlva 

kontrole par piekluvi sadiem ieprieks izvietojamiem materialtehniskiem IIdzekJiem, to 

izmantosanu un izvietoilanu, un tiem ir neierobefotas tiesibas jebkura laika izvest sadus 

ieprieks izvietojamus materialtehnisko IIdzekjus no Latvijas teritorijas. 

3. ASV spekiem un ASV IIgumdarba izpilditajiem ir neierobefotas tiesibas piekliit 

glabatavam un izmantot tas saistiba ar ieprieks izvietojamu materialtehnisko lidzekju 

iepriekseju izvietosanu un glabasanu, tostarp sadu materialtehnisko IIdzekJu piegadei, 

apsaimniekosanai, parbaudei, izmantoilanai, uzture5anai un parvietosanai, neatkarigi no ta, vai 

sis glabatavas ir Saskat;iotie objekti un teritorijas. ASV speku ekspluatetajiem gaisa kugiem, 

sauszemes transportlidzekliem un kugosanas IIdzekJiem ir pies~irta pieeja Latvijas 

lidlaukiem, jiiras ostam un citam vietam, par kuram panakta vienosanas, ASV speku ieprieks 

izvietojamu materialtehnisko lldzekju piegadei, glabasanai un uzturesanai Latvijas teritorija 

un izvefanai no Latvijas teritorijas. 

8 
VPANTS 


IPASUMTIESIBAS 


I. Visas ekas, neparvietojamas bUves un konstrukeijas, kas atrodas uz Saskm;ioto objektu un 

teritoriju zemes, tostarp tas, ko ASV speki parveidojusi vai uzlabojusi, paliek Latvijas 

Tpasuma. Visas sadas ekas, buves un konstrukcijas, ko uzbUvejusi ASV speki, k!Gst par 

Latvijas Ipasumu pee to uzbuvesanas, tacu ASV speki tas izmanto IIdz bridim, kad ASV 

spekiem tas vairs nav nepieciesamas. 

2. ASV speki nodod jebkuru Saskm;1oto objektu vai teritoriju vai jebkuru tas da)u, tostarp 

ASV speku uzbUvetas ekas, neparvietojamas bi1ves un konstrukeijas, ka nedalitu un 

neapgriltinatu Latvijas Ipasumu pee tam, kad ASV speki ir partraukusi to izmantosanu, ar 

nosaeijumu, ka Amerikas Savienotas Valstis nesedz ar to saisfitas izmaksas. Puses vai to 

Parstavji apspriefas par jebkura Saskai;iota objekta vai teritorijas nodosanas nosaeijumiem, 

tostarp par Amerikas Savienoto Valstu veikto uzlabojumu vai bUvniecTbas atlikusas vertibas 

atlidzinasanu. 

3. ASV speki un ASV IIgumdarba izpilditaji saglaba Ipasumtiesibas uz visu aprTkojumu, 

materialtehniskajiem ITdzekliem, krajumiem, parvietojamam buvem un citu kustamu mantu, 

ko tie ir ievedusi vai ieguvusi Latvijas teritorija saistTba ar so lTgumu, IIdz bndim, kad tie 

atsakas no sadam IpasumtiesTbam. 

4. Puses vai to pilnvarotas personas var apspriesties par ta ASV speku aprTkojuma nodosanu 

vai pardosanu, kas parsniedz Amerikas Savienoto Valstu vajadzTbas, atbilsfigi tam, ka tas 

at!auts ASV normativajos aktos. 

9 
VI PANTS 


DROSiBA 


1. Latvija veic nep1ec1esamos pasakumus, lai nodrosinatu ASV speku, ASV IIgumdarba 

izpildmiju, apgadajamo, ieprieks izvietojamo materialtehnisko IIdzeklu aizsargasanu, drosibu 

un aizsardzibu, un ASV oficialas informacijas aizsardzibu un drosibu. Sa pienakuma izpilde 

Latvijas un ASV militaras iestades ciesi sadarbojas, lai nodrosinatu, ka tiek sniegta droSiba un 

aizsardziba. 

2. Ar so Latvija at!auj ASV spekiem Istenot visas tiesibas un pilnvaras, kas ASV spekiem 

nepiecie5amas, lai izmantotu, ekspluatetu, aizsargatu vai parvalditu Saskai;iotos objektus un 

teritorijas, tostarp veikt atbilstigus pasakumus, lai uzturetu vai atjaunotu kartibu un aizsargatu 

ASV spekus, ASV IIgumdarba izpilditajus un apgadajamos. Amerikas Savienotas Valstis 

apQemas koordinet sadus pasakumus ar Latvijas kompetentajam iestadem. 

3. Puses savstarpeji vienojas par to, ka Latvija saglaba galveno atbildibu par aizsardzibu arpus 

Saskai;iotajiem objektiem un teritorijam. 

JO 
VII PANTS 


IECE{.OSANA UN IZCE{,OSANA 


I. Latvija nepieprasa lidzparaksfit NATO SOFA IIJ panta 2. punkta b) apakspunkta noteiktas 

parvietosanas paveles. 

2. Saskat;i.a ar NATO SOFA Latvija nepieprasa pases un vlzas iecejofanai Latvija un 

izce)osanai no tas speku da!Ibniekiem, kuri pee Latvijas iestazu pieprasijuma uzrada personas 

identitates karti un derTgu parvietosanas paveli. Turklat Latvija nepieprasa vTzas iece!ofanai 

Latvija un izeeJosanai no tas civilas sastavda)as dallbniekiem, apgadajamajiem un ASV 

IIgumdarba izpilditajiem, kuri pee Latvijas iestafo piepras'ijuma uzrada derlgu pasi un ASV 

Aizsardzibas departamenta personas aplieelbu, parvietosanas paveli vai Amerikas Savienoto 

Valstu kompetentas iestades izdotu pilnvarojuma vestuli. Latvijas iestades izdara Latvijas 

normatTvajos aktos paredzetas atzimes civilas sastavdaJas dallbnieku, ASV ligumdarba 

izpilditaju un apgiidajamo pases. 

3. Attieclbii uz ASV spekiem, ASV !Igumdarba izpilditajiem un apgiidajamajiem nepiemero 

noteikumus, kas reglamente arzemnieku registraeiju un kontroli. 

4. Ja ASV speku dalibnieks mirst vai tiek parvietots iirpus Latvijas teritorijas, sis personas 

apgadajamajiem turpina piemerot apgiidajamo statusu saskal).ii ar so IIgumu 90 dienas pee 

naves iestasanas vai parvietosanas. GadTjumos., kad apgadTba esosi bemi tiek uzt;i.emti 

izg!Ttlbas iestades Latvijas teritorija pirms speku dalTbnieka naves vai parvietosanas, uz 

apgadajamajiem turpina attieeinat apgadajama statusu ne mazak ka 30 kalendaras dienas pee 

maclbu gada beigam vai maeTbu !Iguma partrauksanas. 

ll 
VIII PANTS 


LOGISTIKAS ATBALSTS 


l. Latvija dara visu iespejamo, Qemot vera tas ieksejas valsts prasibas un iespejas, lai pee 

piepras~juma nodrosinatu ASV spekiem logistikas atbalstu 5aja lfguma noteikto pasakumu 

Tstenosanai. 

2. Ja vien nav citas vienosanas, logistikas atbalsts tiek sniegts un atlTdziba tiek veikta saskai;ia 

ar ACSA vai turpmakiem ligumiem. 

3. Ja tiek sniegts logistikas atbalsts, uz kuru nav attiecinams sa panta 2. punkts, ASV speki un 

ASV llgumdarba izpildltaji sedz pamatotas izmaksas par pieprasTto un saQemto logistikas 

atbalstu. Saja saistiba Latvija izturas pret ASV spekiem ne mazak labvelTgi, ka ta izturas pret 

Latvijas Nacionalajiem bruQotajiem spekiem, tostarp attieciba uz ASV spekiem un ASV 

ITgumdarba izpilditajiem piemero tarifus, kas nav mazak izdevTgi par tiem, kurus Latvijas 

Nacionalie bruQotie speki maksa par ITdzTgu logistikas atbalstu, atskaitot nodoklus, nodevas 

un ITdzTgus maksajumus. 

12 
IX PANTS 


MEllANISKIE TRANSPORTLlDZEJq,I 


I. Latvijas iestades atzTst ASV speku, ASV lTgumdarbu izpilditaju un apgadajamo mehanisko 

transport!Idzeklu un treileru TpasumtiesTbas apliecinosos dokumentus un registracijas 

dokumentus, ko izsniegusas ASV militaras un civilas iestades. Pee ASV militaro iestazu 

pieprasTjuma Latvijas iestades registre un izdod bez maksas militaras numura zTmes tiem ASV 

speku oficialajiem transport!Tdzekliem, kuri nav taktiskie transportlTdzekli, saskm;ia ar 

procediiram, kas noteiktas attieciba uz Latvijas Nacionalajiem bru1;10tajiem spekiem, bet ASV 

speku dalTbnieku, ASV ITgumdarba izpildTtaju un apgadajamo privatajiem mehaniskajiem 

transportlidzek!iem - numura zTmes, kas neatSl}iras no Latvijas iedzTvotajiem izdotajam 

numura zimem. 

2. ASV militaras iestades veic atbilstTgus drosTbas pasakumus attiecTba uz mehaniskajiem 

transportlTdzekliem un treileriem, kas ir to Ipasuma un ko tas ir registrejusas, vai ko ASV 

speki izmanto Latvijas teritorija. 

3. ASV speku dalTbnieku, ASV ITgumdarba izpildTtaju un apgadajamo pienakums ir ieverot 

Latvijas normatTvos aktus attiecTba uz automasinu civilas atbildTbas apdrosinasanas seg5anu 

vir,iu privatajiem mehaniskajiem transport!Idzekjiem, kamer tie atrodas Latvija. 

13 
XPANTS 


LICENCES 


I. Licence vai cita atJauja, ko ASV iestades izdod ASV speku dalibniekam vai ASV 

lfgumdarba izpildTtajam un kas pilnvaro tas turetaju ekspluatet speku sauszemes 

transportlfdzekJus, kugosanas lfdzek)us vai gaisa kugus, ir derfgas sadai ekspluatesanai 

Latvijas teritorija. 

2. Latvijas iestades bez brauksanas prasmes parbaudes vai nodevas piemerosanas atzTst par 

derTgam vadTtaja apliecibas, ko Amerikas Savienotas Valstis, to pavalstis vai politiskas 

apaksvienibas izdevusas ASV speku dalfbniekiem, to apgadajamajiem un ASV lfgumdarba 

izpildTtajiem privato mehanisko transportlfdzekju vadT5anai. Starptautiskas vadltaju apliecfbas 

netiek pieprasTtas. 

3. Latvija nepieprasa ASV speku dalibniekiem un ASV ligumdarba izpildTtajiem sai;iemt 

Latvijas izdotas profesionalas licences attieciba uz pakalpojumiem, ko sis personas sniedz, 

izpildot savus dienesta vai ITguma noteiktos pienakumus, ASV spekiem unto apgadajamajiem 

vai ASV ligumdarba izpilditajiem, ne ari citam personam, par kuram panakta savstarpeja 

vienosanas. Ja vien Parstavji nav vienojusies savadak, visos citos gadijumos ASV 

profesionalas licences nav derTgas. 

14 
XI PANTS 


GAISA KUGU, KUGOSANAS LiDZEJq.U UN SAUSZEMES 


TRANSPORTLIDZEKiu KUSTIBA 


1. Gaisa kugi, kugosanas l'fdzek}i un sauszemes transportlidzekf i, kurus ekspluate ASV speki 

vai kuri tiek ekspluateti vienigi ASV speku laba, var iece!ot Latvijas teritorija, izce!ot no tas 

un brivi parvietoties pa to, ieverojot attiecigos gaisa satiksmes drosibas, kugosanas droslbas 

un ce}u satiksmes drosibas un kustibas noteikumus. ASV valdibas gaisa kugi un civilas 

aviacijas gaisa kugi, kas konkretaja bridI tiek ekspluateti vienigi atbilstigi IIgumam ar ASV 

Aizsardzibas departamentu, ir pilnvaroti piirlidot Latvijas teritoriju, veikt degvielas 

uzpildISanu lidojuma laikii virs Latvijas teritorijas, nosesties Latvijas teritorija un pacelties no 

tas, ieverojot attiecigos lidojumu drosibas un navigacijas noteikumus. Attieciba uz ASV 

valdibas gaisa kugiem, kugofanas lidzekJiem un sauszemes transportlidzek{iem nepiemero 

parmeklesanu un parbaudi bez ASV iestazu piekrisanas. 

2. Attieciba uz ASV valdibas gaisa kugiem un civilas aviacijas gaisa kugiem, kas konkretaja 

brldI tick ekspluateti vienigi atbilstigi lfgumam ar ASV Aizsardzibas departamentu, netiek 

piemerotas aeronavigacijas nodevas, nodokji vai citi maksajumi (piemeram, maksa par 

parlidojumu, marsrutlidojuma maksa vai terminaJa navigacijas maksa), un attieciba uz sadiem 

gaisa kugiem nepiemero maksu par gaisa kugu nosedinasanu un novietosanu stave$anai valstij 

piederosos un valsts parvalditos lidlaukos Latvijas teritorija. Attieciba uz kugosanas 

ITdzekjiem, kurus ekspluate ASV speki vai kuri tiek ekspluateti vienigi ASV speku laba, 

valstij piederosas un valsts parvalditas ostas Latvijas teritorija nepiemero maksu par loea 

pakalpojumiem un ostas maksu, lihtera maksu, ostas nodokJus un ITdzigus maksajumus. ASV 

speki un ASV IIgumdarba izpilditaji, kas darbojas ASV speku varda, maksa samerigu maksu 

par pieprasitajiem un sat;1emtajiem pakalpojumiem atbilstigi tadiem tarifiem, kas nav mazak 

izdevigi par tiem, kadus maksa Latvijas Nacionalie brut;1otie speki, atskaitot nodok!us un 

ITdzigus maksajumus. 

15 
XII PANTS 


KRIMINALA JURISDIKCJJA 


I. Latvija atzfst biltisko nozfmi, kada piemrt ASV militaro iesta:Zu disciplinarajai kontrolei par 

ASV spekos ietilpstosajam personam, un sadas kontroles ietekmi uz operativo gatavibu. Lidz 

ar to pee Amerikas Savienoto Valstu pieprasljuma, Istenojot savu apt;1emsanos nodrosinat 

abpuseju aizsardzibu, Latvija ar so izmanto savas suverenas izveles tiesibas atteikties no 

primarajam tiesibam realizet kriminalo jurisdikciju atbilstigi tam, ka tas paredzets NATO 

SOFA VII panta 3. punkta c) apakspunkta. Konkretas lietas, kas ir Ipasi biitiskas Latvijai, 

Latvijas Republikas Qeneralprokuratiira var atsaukt So atteik5anos, sniedzot kompetentajam 

ASV militarajam iestadem rakstisku pazir;iojumu ne velak ka 21 dienu pee sa panta 2. punkta 

mineta pazit;1ojuma saoemsanas. 

2. Latvijas Republikas Qeneralprokuratilra informe ASV spekus par krimina:Jprocesa 

uzsaksanu pret speku dalibniekiem, civilo sastavdaju vai apgadajamajiem, un ASV speki 

informe Latvijas Republikas Qeneralprokuratiiru par katru gadljumu, kas atbilst sI panta 

l.punkta nosacijumiem. Gadljumos, kad Latvija izvelas neatsaukt sI panta l.punkta mineto 

atteiksanos, un kriminalproeess ir uzsakts, Latvijas Republikas Qeneralprokuratiira silta lietas 

material us tiesi ASV iestadei. Lietas materialu tulkojums netiek nodrosinats. 

3. SI panta merl}iem termins "civila sastavdala" neiekjauj apgadajamos, kuri ir Latvijas 

valstspiederigie vai pastavigie iedzivotaj i. 

4. Speku da!Ibnieki, civila sastavdaja vai apgadajamie tiek tiesati Latvijas visparejas 

jurisdikcijas tiesa. 

5. Speku da!Ibniekus, civilo sastavdaju un apgadajamos netiesa in absentia, ja vien v1t;11 

Jaunpratigi neizvairas no tiesas pee sar;iemta pazit;1ojuma par tiesas datumu, kas pienaciga 

veida nosutits un vit;1i ir izvairijusies no ASV militarajam iestadem. 

6. Lai noteiktu, vai atbilstosi NATO SOFA VII panta 3. punkta a) apakspunkta ii) da!ai 

iespejamais noziedzigais nodarijums ir izdarits darbTuas vai bezdarbTuas rezultata, ASV 

spekos ictilpstosai personai pildot dienesta pienakumus, Amerikas Savienoto Valstu militaras 

iestades apliecinajums, ka sada darbTua vai bezdarbiba notikusi, pildot dienesta pienakumus, 

ir uzskatams par sada fakta noteicosu apstiprinajumu. 

16 
XIII PANTS 


BRIVIBAS A T~EMSANA UN PIEKl;..uvE 


I. Latvijas iestades nekavejoties infonne ASV militaras iestades par to, ka Latvijas iestades ir 

aizturejusas vai apcietinajuSas speku dalfbnieku, civilo sastavdalu vai apgadajamo. ASV 

militarajam iestadem ir atra piek!uve jebkurai sadai personai vienmer, kad sTs iestades to 

pieprasa, un tas drTkst piedalTties visas procesualajas darbTbas, tostarp Latvijas iestafo veikta 

sadas personas vai apgadajama nopratinaSana. 

2. ST panta merl}iem tennins "civila sastavdaja" neiekjauj apgadajamos, kuri 1r Latvijas 

valstspiederigie vai pastavTgie iedzTvotaji. 

3. Speku dalTbnieks, civila sastavda!a vai apgadajamais, attiecTba uz kuru Latvijas iestades 

veic pirmstiesas izmeklesanu vai iztiesasanas laika, paliek ASV militaro iestafo kontrole, ja 

sis militaras iestades to pieprasa, ITdz brTdim, kad ir pabeigta tiesvedTba (tostarp apelacija). 

Sados gad1Jumos ASV militaras iestades veic visu iespejamo, lai nodrosinatu attiecTgas speku 

dalibnieka, civilas sastavdalas vai apgadajama ierasanos Latvijas iestades procesualo darbTbu 

veiksanai, kuras var biit nepieciesama sadas personas klatbiitne. Ja tiesvedTba Latvijas tiesas 

netiek pabeigta viena gada laika pee iztiesasanas uzsaksanas, ASV militaras iestades tiek 

atbrTvotas no saja punkta noteiktajiem pienakumiem. fzQemuma gadfjumos so laika posmu 

var pagarinat atbilstosi tam, ka par to vienojusas ASV militaras iestades un kompetentas 

Latvijas iestades. 

4. Laiks, kas pavadTts Latvijas iestazu piemerota ieslodz1juma vai ASV militaro iestafo 

piemerota apcietinajuma, ir ieskaitams taja pa5a lieta piespriestas brTvTbas atr;temsanas 

termiQ.ii. 

5. Ja vien Puses nav vienojusas citadi, brTvTbas atQemfana, ko Latvijas tiesa piespriedusi 

speku dalibniekam, civilai sastavdalai vai apgadajamajam, tiek izpildTta viena vai vairakas 

Latvijas brTvTbas atQemsanas iestades, ko sadiem merl}iem noteikusas Puses. ASV militarajam 

iestadem un gimenes locekjiem Jauts apmeklet sadas personas parastajas apmeklejuma 

stundas. Saskai:iojot ar attiecTgajam Latvijas iestadem ASV militarajam iestadem sadas 

personas at}auts apmeklet arpus parastajam apmeklejuma stundam. Saska1Jojot ar attiecTgajam 

Latvijas iestadem ASV militarajam iestadem un gimenes locekjiem atjauts sniegt sadam 

personam palTdzTbu, tostarp veselibas aprupes, dzTves apstaklu un morala stavokja joma, 

piemeram, nodrosinat apgerbu, partiku, gultas veJu, medicTnisko aprupi un zobarstniecTbu un 

religisko atbalstu. 

17 
XIV PANTS 


DISCIPLINA 


ASV militaras iestades ir atbildTgas par disciplinas uzturesanu ASV spekos un var izveidot 

militaras policijas vienibas tajos Saskm;10tajos objektos un teritorijas, kuras izvietoti ASV 

speki. ASV militaras iestades var arT atjaut sadu vienTbu izmantosanu teritorijas to militaro 

objektu un zonu tuvuma, kuros izvietoti ASV speki, sadarbiba ar Latvijas amatpersonam. 

18 
XV PANTS 


PRASiBAS 


l. AttiecTba uz speku un civilas sastavdajas da!Tbniekiem neierosina civilprasTbas un 

nepiemero administratTvos sodus par sadam personam piedevejamu darbTbu vai bezdarbTbu, 

kas notikusi, sTm personam pildot dienesta pienakumus. Sadas prasTbas var iesniegt 

attiecTgajam Latvijas iestadem un izskatTt saskai;ia ar NATO SOFA VIII panta noteikumiem. 

2. Saisfiba ar so pantu termins "civila sastavdaja" ietver visas personas neatkarTgi no to 

valstspiederTbas vai dzTvesvietas, kuras ir nodarbinatas ASV valdTbas sektora un pilda 

dienesta pienakumu, ko tiem uzdevusi ASV speki, tacu tas neietver ASV ITgumdarba 

izpildTtajus, citus ITgumdarba izpildTtajus un ITgumdarba izpildTtaju vai nekomercialu 

organizaciju darbiniekus neatkarTgi no to valstspiederTbas un dzTvesvietas. 

3. AttiecTba uz spekos un civilaja sastavdaja ietilpstosam personam netiek piei;iemti spriedumi 

bez vii;tu klatblitnes vai darbTbas, kas kaite to interesem, kad dienesta picnakumu vai pienacTgi 

attaisnotas prombutnes de! sTs personas TslaicTgi nespej piedalTties nekriminala tiesvedTba. 

4. Lai noteiktu, vai iespejama civiltiesiska prasTba ir radusies darbTbas vai bezdarbTbas 

rezultata, speku vai civilas sastavdajas dalTbniekarn pildot dienesta pienakumus, atbilstTgas 

Amerikas Savienoto Valstu militaras iestades Latvija apliecinajums, ka sada darbTba vai 

bezdarbTba notikusi, personai pildot dienesta pienakumus, ir noteicoss fakta apstiprinajums. 

19 
XVI PANTS 


NODOK{.U A TBRIVOJUMI OFICIALAM V AJADZIBAM 


I. Atbrlvojumu no pievienotas vertlbas nodokla (PVN), tirdznieclbas nodokjiem, 

izmantosanas nodok}iem, akclzes nodok!a vai IIdzigiem vai turpmakiem nodokliem piemero, 

ja ASV speki iegadajas vai to varda tiek iegadati materialtehniskie IIdzekli, krajumi, 

pakalpojumi, aprlkojums un cita manta, kas paredzeta a) ASV speku gala paterioam; b) 

pateresanai, izpildot tadu IIgumu, kas noslegts ar ASV spekiem vai ASV speku varda, vai c) 

iekJausanai ASV speku izmantotos prieksmetos vai objektos. ASV speki sniedz 

kompetentajam Latvijas iestadem abpuseji saskaQotu atbilstigu sertifikatu, ka sadi 

materialtehniskie IIdzekli, krajumi, pakalpojumi, aprlkojums un cita manta paredzeta ASV 

spekiem. 

2. Atbrivojumu piemero iegades bridI, ja darijums tiek apstiprinats, pamatojoties uz atbilsfigo 

sertifikatu, kas minets sa panta l .punkta. Ja precem ir piemerojams akcizes nodoklis, 

atbrivojumu iegades bridI piemero tikai, ja pirkums ir veikts akcizes precu noliktava un 

pirkumu apstiprina ar augstakmineto atbilsfigo sertifikatu. Citos gadijumos atbrivojumu 

piemero savlaicigi atmaksajot nomaksatos nodok(us, vai saskaQa ar citu savstarpejo 

vienosanos. 

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XVII PANTS 


NODOK\,U ATBRIVOJUMI PERSONIGAM V AJADZIBAM 


1. ASV speku dalibnieki un to apgadajamie, izl)emot apgadajamos, kas ir Latvijas 

valstspiederigie vai pastavigie iedzivotaji, tiek atbrivoti no jebkadiem nodokJiem, nodevam, 

licences maksam vai lidzlgiem maksajumiem, tostarp PVN, Latvijas teritorija par tada 

materiala kustama ipasuma turesanu Ipasuma, turesanu valdfjuma, izmantofanu, nodosanu 

starp personam vai parvietosanu saistfba ar bojaeju, kas tiek ievests vai iegadats Latvija 

person'fgai izmantofanai. AtbrTvojumus piemero saskal)a ar kopTgi noteiktam procedGram. 

ASV speku dalTbnieki unto apgadajamie, kuru rTcTba Latvijas teritorija ir skat;1as un telev'fzijas 

apraidi uztverosas iekartas un iekartas, ar ko iespejams lietot internetu, vai kuri izmanto sadas 

iekartas Latvijas teritorija, tiek atbrTvoti no nodokliem, nodevam, licences maksam un 

lidzTgiem maksajumiem par sadu izmantosanu vai turesanu valdTjuma. ASV speku 

dalTbniekiem un to apgadajamajiem piederosus mehaniskos transportlTdzekJus atbrlvo no 

Latvijas ceJa nodokliem, registracijas un licences maksas un lTdzTgiem maksajumiem, tacu ne 

no tas maksas par ce\u, tiltu un tuneJu izmantosanu, kas tiek piemerota attiecTba uz visiem 

sabiedrTbas locekjiem. 

2. Saja panta noteiktais neliedz nodok\u atmaksu precu eksporta gad'fjumos. 

3. NATO SOI"''A X panta noteikto atbrivojumu no ienakumu nodokJa piemero arT attiecTba uz 

ienakumiem, ko ASV speku da!Tbnieki, apgadajamie un ASV ligumdarba izpildTtaji saQem no 

algota darba II panta 3. punkta minetajas organizacijas, darbiba, kas izklastita sa lTguma XXl 

un XXII panta, un no avotiem arpus Latvijas. 

4. Latvijas nonnatTvo aktu noteikumus attiecTba uz darba deveja un pasnodarbinatas personas 

pienakumu ieturet vai ieprieks samaksat ienakumu nodok}us un socialas drosTbas iemaksas, 

nepiemero attieciba uz ienakumiem, kas atbrivoti no apliksanas ar nodokli Latvija. 

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XVIII PANTS 


IEVESANA UN IZVESANA OFICIALAM VAJADZIBAM 


I. Atsaucoties uz NATO SOFA XI pantu, Latvija var ievest materialtehniskos lidzekJus, 

krajumus, aprlkojumu un citu mantu, a) ko ieved ASV speki, b) gala pateriQ.am ASV spekos 

vai to laba, tostarp sa liguma XXI un XXII panta noteikto militara dienesta apkalpo5anas 

pasakumu atbalstam, c) ko paredzets izrnantot vai pateret ar ASV spekiem vai to varda 

noslegta liguma izpilde vai d) ko paredzets ieklaut ASV speku izmantotos prieksmetos vai 

objektos. Attieciba uz sadu ieve5anu nepiemero nodoklus, ievesanas un registracijas nodevas 

un ITdzTgus maksajumus, tostarp arI izmantosanas nodokjus, akcizes nodokjus un PVN. Puses 

sadarbojas atbilstlgi vajadzTbai, lai nodrosinatu, ka ievesto materialtehnisko lidzekfu, krajumu, 

aprlkojuma un citu mantu daudzums ir pamatots. ASV speki sniedz Latvijas iestadem 

atbilstTgu apliecinajumu, ka attieclba uz sadiem materiali tehniskajiem lTdzekliem, krajumiem, 

aprlkojumu un citu mantu ir piemerojams 5aja punkta noteiktais atbrlvojums. Latvijas muitas 

iestades piet;tern sI apliecinajurna iesniegsanu (ka noteikts NATO SOFA XI panta 4. punkta) 

precu muitas deklaracijas vieta. Ja materialtehniskos lidzek!us, krajumus, aprlkojumu un citu 

mantu saskal)ii ar so punktu ieved llgumdarba izpildTtaji, ASV speki uzdod llgumdarba 

izpildttajiem izmantot sis preces vienigi ar ASV spekiem noslegto ligumu izpildei. 

2. Attieciba uz materialtehniskajiern ITdzekJiern, krajumiem, aprikojumu un citu mantu, kas 

mineta sa panta 1. punkta, nepiemero nodokli vai citu maksajumu, kas citadi tiktu aprei}inats 

attieciba uz sadu mantu pee tas ievesanas vai iegades. 

3. AttiecTba uz materialtehnisko IIdzeklu, krajurnu, aprTkojuma un citas sa panta I. punkta 

minetas mantas izvesanu nepiemero Latvijas izvedmuitas nodoklus. 

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XIX PANTS 


IEVESANA UN IZVESANA PERSONIGAM V AJADZIBAM 


I. ASV speki, apgadajamie un ASV ITgumdarba izpildTtaji sava norTkojuma laika var ievest 

Latvijas teritorija personiskas mantas, mebeles, vienu privato mehanisko transportlTdzekli uz 

katru personu, kas nav jaunaka par I 8 gadiem, un citas preces, kas paredzetas personTgai 

lietosanai vai lietosanai vai pateresanai majsaimniecTba, nemaksajot muitas nodevas un 

nodoklus. STs privilegijas attiecas ne tikai uz sadam personam piederosam precem, bet arT uz 

precem, kas nosiititas sTm personam ka davanas vai kas piegadatas tam, izpildot lTgumus, kuri 

noslegti ar Latvijas Republikas teritorija pastavTgi nedzTvojosu personu vai personam saska1,1a 

ar kopigi noteiktam proceduram. Sads imports nedrTkst parsniegt personTgam vajadzTbam 

nepieciesamo daudzumu un so precu raksturs un daudzums nedrTkst noradTt, ka preces tiek 

importetas komercialos noliikos. Alkohola izstradajumi, tabaka un tabakas izstradajumi netiks 

importeti, izmantojot militara pasta pakalpojumus. 

2. Preces, kas minetas sa panta I. punkta, un citas preces, kas iegadatas, nemaksajot par tam 

nodoklus un/vai nodevas, nevar pardot vai citadi nodot personam Latvija, kuram nav tiesibas 

ievest sadas preces, nemaksajot nodokJus, ja vien sadu nodosanu nav atJavusas kompetentas 

Latvijas iestades. Sada atlauja nav nepieciesama attiecTba uz labdarTbai paredzetam davanam. 

Par to, lai tiktu samaksati visi nodokli, kas jamaksa saistTba ar darijum iem ar personam, 

kuram nav tiesrbas ievest sadas preces, atbild sadu preeu galTgais sat;iemejs. ASV speku 

da!Tbnieki, apgadajamie un ASV ITgumdarba izpildTtaji var brTvi nodot sa panta I. punkta 

mineto mantu sava starpa, un attiecTba uz sadu nodosanu nepiemero nodokli un/vai nodevu. 

Latvijas iestades pier;iem pienacigi aizpildTtus policijas zii;tojumus ka noteicosu apstiprinajumu 

tam, ka ar nodevu un nodokli neapliekama ASV speku dalTbnieku, apgadajamo un ASV 

lTgumdarba izpilditaju preces ir nozagtas, kas atbrivo personas no pienakuma samaksat 

nodokli vai nodevu. ASV speki veic sadu ar nodokli vai nodevu neapliktu precu zadzibu vai 

zaudejumu, ka arI nodo5anas uzskaiti. Sadu uzskaiti Latvijas Republikas iestades atzist par 

apliecinajumu sadai nodosanai. 

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XX PANTS 


MUITAS PROCEDURAS 


1. Latvija veic visus nepieciesamos pasakumus, lai nodrosinatu precu ieve5anas un izve5anas 

neapgn1tinatu un atru muitosanu. Muitas parbaudes veic paatrinata kartiba. Saja lTguma 

noteiktas muitas parbaudes, kas tiek veiktas saskm;ia ar proceduriim, par kiidam vienojusas 

kompetentiis Latvijas iestades un ASV speki. 

2. Latvijas muitas iestades veic ASV speku ieceJojoso un izce}ojo5o dalTbnieku vai 

apgadajamo personTgo mantu piirbaudi personas dzTvesvietii, kad sI manta tiek piegadata vai 

tiek izvesta, vai arI saskaJ,lii ar kopigi noteiktam proceduram. 

3. ASV speku klasificeto informaciju var ievest Latvija un izvest no Latvijas, neveicot muitas 

parbaudi. Termina "klasificeta informacija" nozime ir noteikta Amerikas Savienoto Valstu 

valdibas un Latvijas Republikas valdibas IIguma par drosibas pasakumiem klasificetas 

militaras informacijas aizsardzibai, kas parakstits Vasingtona, Kolumbijas apgabala 

1998. gada 15.janvarI un stajas speka 1998. gada 15.janvarI, 3. panta vai turpmakajos 

IIgumos. 

4. ASV militaras iestades nosaka nepieciesamos pasakumus objektos, kur atrodas ASV speki, 

lai noverstu NATO SOFA un sa !Iguma muitas noteikumos pies~irto tiesfbu launpratigu 

izmanto5anu. ASV militaras iestades un Latvijas iestades sadarbojas iespejamo muitas 

noteikumu parkapumu izmekle5ana 

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XXJPANTS 


MILITARA DIENESTA APKALPOSANAS PASAKUMI 


l. ASV speki var izveidot vietas Latvija, par kuram panakta savstarpeja vienofanas, militara 

dienesta veikalus un citas tirdznieclbas vietas, atvert ednTcas, socialos un izg!Ttlbas centrus, 

atpiitas pakalpojumu zonas ASV speku da!Tbnieku, apgadajamo un citu personu, par kuram 

vienojusies Parstavji, vajadzlbam. ASV militaras iestades var organizet un uzturet ieprieks 

minetos militara dienesta apkalposanas pasakumus tiesi vai pastarpinati, nosledzot ITgumu ar 

citam organizacijam. Sadu militara dienesta apkalposanas pasakumu veiksanai Latvija nav 

nepieciesama licence, atjauja, parbaude vai citi regulejosi kontroles pasakumi. 

2. ASV speki var slegt lTgumus ar finansu iestadem, lai nodrosinatu banku un citas finansialas 

darblbas Latvija vienTgi ASV speku dalTbnieku, ASV ITgumdarba izpildTtaju un apgadajamo 

vajadzlbam. 

3. Attieclba uz saja panta minetajiem pasakumiem un orgamzac1Jam piemero tadus pasus 

nodoklu un muitas atbrTvojumus, kadus piemero attiecTba uz ASV spekiem. Sa.di pasakumi un 

organ~acijas tiek uztureti un vadTti saskat;ta ar piemerojamajiem ASV noteikumiem. Sadiem 

pasakumiem un organizacijam nav pienakums iekaset vai maksat nodok!us vai citus 

maksajumus par aktivitiitem, kas saistrtas ar to darblbu. 

4. ASV speki izstrada atbilstosus pasakumus, lai noverstu, ka preces un manta, kas Latvijas 

teritorija tiek ievesta vai iegadata sa panta l. un 2. punkta minetajos pasakumos vai ko ieved 

vai iegadajas 8ajos punktos minetas organizacijas, tiek pardota personam, kuram nav atJauts 

apmeklet sadus pasakumus vai organizacijas. 

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XXIIPANTS 


MILITARA PASTA NODAiAs 


I. Amerikas Savienot:as Valstis var izveidot, uzturet un vadit militara pasta nodalas, kas 

paredzetac; ASV speku, apgadajamo un ASV llgumdarba izpildftaju vajadzTbam. 

2. Uz sadas pasta noda!as nosiltTtajiem pasta siitfjumiem var hilt ASV zTmogi. 

3. ASV speku oficialie pasta siltijumi netiek paklauti muitas parbaudem, parrneklesanai un 

netiek konfisceti. 

4. ASV militaras iestades militarajas pasta nodafas nosaka atbilstosus nep1ec1esamos 

pasakumus, lai nepie!autu, ka ASV speku dalibnieki, apgadajamie un ASV lTgumdarba 

izpilditaji veic precu neatbilstigu importesanu Latvijas teritorija. 

5. Muitas parbaudes tiek veiktas saskat;1a ar proceduram, par kuram vienojusas kompetentas 

Latvijas iestades un ASV speki. 

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XXIIIPANTS 


VALUTA UN V ALUTAS MAl~A 

I. ASV spekiem ir tiesTbas jebkura apmera ievest, izvest un izmantot ASV valiltu vai finansu 

instrumentus, kas izteikti Amerikas Savienoto Valstu valilta. 

2. ASV militaras iestades var izplatft ASV speku da!Ibniekiem un apgadajamajiem vai 

apmainTt so personu vajadzTbam tadu valutu un saja valilta denominetus finansu instrumentus, 

kas derlga: 

a) Amerikas Savienotajas ValstTs; 

b) Latvijas Republika; 

c) euro zona un 

d) cita valstT, ciktal tas nepieciesams oficialiem braucieniem, tostarp atvalinajuma 

braucieniem. 

3. ASV spekos ietilpstoSa.s personas un apgadajamie var: 

a) 	 ievest un izvest ASV valiltu un ASV valiita denominetus finansu instrumentus un 

b) 	 izvest no Latvijas jebkuru valiltu vai sada valuta denominetus finansu 

instrumentus, ja sadas personas ir ievedusas sadu valiitu vai instrumentus Latvija 

vai sai;iemusas sadu valiitu vai instrumentus no ASV spekiem. 

4. ASV militaras iestades, konsultejoties ar Latvijas iestadem, veic attiecTgus pasakumus, lai 

noverstu jebkadu saja panta noteikto tiesTbu parkapumu un ieverotu Latvijas arvalstu valiltas 

apmaii:ias noteikumus, ciktal tie attiecas uz saja lTguma mineto personalu. ASV speku 

dalTbnieku un to apgadajamo pienakums ir ieverot Pusu noteiktos arvalstu valiltas apmaiQas 

nosac1jumus. 

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XXIVPANTS 


DARBASPEKS 


I. ASV speki un organizacijas, kas nodrosina sa IIguma XXI un XXIl panta noteiktos militara 

dienesta apkalposanas pasakumus, var piei;iemt darba un nodarbinat apgadajamos, ka arl 

personas, kuras drlkst nodarbinat Latvijas teritorija, un var administret sos darba i;iemejus 

saskal,la ar so pantu. Apgadajamajiem nav nepieciesama darba atJauja. 

2. Nodarbinatlbas noteikumus un nosacijumus nosaka ASV speki un sadas orgamzaciJas 

saskai;ia ar piemerojamajiem ASV normativajiem aktiem, i;iemot vera pastavoso Latvijas algu 

llmeni un darba tiesibu aktu noteikumus. Algas, pabalsti, papildmaksajumi un sadu 

maksajumu pieaugums atbilst ASV normativajiem aktiem. Vietejiem civilajiem darbiniekiem, 

ko nodarbina ASV speki, nav tiesibas streikot. 

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XXVPANTS 


LlGUMU SLEGSANAS PROCEDORAS 


I. ASV speki var slegt IIgumus par jebkuru materialtehnisko IIdzek}u, krajumu, aprikojuma 

un pakalpojumu (tostarp bUvniecibas) nodrosinasanu un smegsanu Latvija bez 

ierobefojumiem attieciba uz IIgumdarba izpilditaju, piegadat~u vai sadus materialtehnisko 

IIdzekju, krajumus, aprikojumu vai pakalpojumu nodrosinosas personas izveli. Sadi IIgumi. 

tiek piedavati, slegti un administreti saskai;ia ar ASV normafivajiem aktiem. ASV i;iem vera 

Latvijas iestafo par IIgumdarba izpilditajiem sniegtajai informacijai 

2. Precu, pakalpojumu un komunalo pakalpojumu iepirksanas joma Latvija pret ASV spekiem 

izturesies ne mazak labveligi ka pret Latvijas Nacionalajiem brui;i.otajiem spekiem. 

3.Nekas saja !Iguma nekave Latvijas valstspiederigos un juridiskas personas darboties 

atbilsfigi sim IIgumam ka IIgumdarba izpilditajiem, to apaksuzQemejiem vai darbiniekiem. 

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XXVIPANTS 


LIGUMDARBA IZPILDIT A.JU STATUSS 


Latvijas normatfvie akti netiek piemeroti attieciba uz ASV ligumdarba izpilditaju 

nodarbinatibas nosacijumiem, kad viQi strada, pamatojoties uz IIgumiem ar ASV spekiem, un 

attieciba uz uzi;iemumu un sabiedribu licencesanu un registresanu, ko veic ar vienigo noliiku 

nodrosinat preces un pakalpojumus ASV spekiem Latvija. Saistiba ar precu un pakalpojumu 

piegadi ASV spekiem un objektu biivniecibu ASV speku vajadzibam sadus IIgumdarba 

izpilditajus arI atbrlvo no visiem UZQemumu un akcizes nodok)iem. Latvija vai tas politiskas 

apaksvienibas arI nepiemero nekadus ienakuma vai pe)Qas nodokjus attieciba uz ienakumu vai 

pe)Qas daJu, ko sadi IIgumdarba izpilditaji gi1st, pildot ar ASV spekiem noslegta !Iguma vai 

apaksllguma nosacljumus. 

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XXVIIPANTS 


VIDES AIZSARDZiBA 


Puses apQemas Tstenot so lTgumu ieverqjot dabiskas vides un cilveka veselibas un drosibas 

aizsardzibu. Amerikas Savienotas Valstis apliecina apQem5anos savu pasakumu izpilde 

ieverot attiecTgos Latvijas vides, veselTbas aizsardzTbas un drosTbas likumus, noteikumus un 

standartus. Latvija apQemas Tstenot vides, veselTbas aizsardzTbas un drosTbas likumus, 

noteikumus un standartus, pienacTgi r;temot vera ASV speku, apgadajamo un ASV ITgumdarba 

izpilditaju veselTbas aizsardzTbas un drosTbas apsverumus. 

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XXVIII PANTS 


KOMUNALIE PAKALPOJUMI UN SAKARI 


I. ASV speki un ASV llgumdarba izpildTtaji drTkst izmantot iideni, elektrTbu un citus 

komunalos pakalpojumus saskaQa ar tadiem pat nosacljumiem, tostarp tarifiem un 

maksajumiem, kas piemerojami Latvijas Nacionalajiem bruQotajiem spekiem vai Latvijas 

valdTbai ITdzigos apstak!os, atskaitot nodok!us vai citas valsts nodevas vai maksajumus. ASV 

speku izmaksas ir proporcionali atbilstosas sadu komunalo pakalpojumu izmantosanai. 

2. Puses atzist, ka ASV spekiem var bilt nepiecie$ams izmantot radiofrekvencu spektru. ASV 

spekiem ir atJauts izmantot savas telekomunikaciju sistemas (terminu "telekomunikacijas" 

lietojot nozime, kas tam pies~irts 1992. gada Starptautiskas Telekomunikaciju savienTbas 

konstitiicija un konvencija). Tas ietver tiesibas izmantot sadus lldzekJus un pakalpojumus pee 

nepieciesamTbas, fai nodrosinatu pilnigu telekomunikaciju sistemas izmantofanu, un tiesTbas 

A.SY bez maksas izmantot visu siem merl}iem nepiecicfamo radiofrekvencu spcktru. ASV 

speki, lai izvairTtos no abpuseji kaifigiem radiotraucejumiem, koordines frekvencu 

izmantosanu ar Latvijas Parstavi. Ja neatliekama operacionala nepiecie5amiba nepie!auj sadu 

koordinesanu, Latvijas Parstavis tiks informets par frekvencu izmantosanu pee iespejas atrak. 

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XXIXPANTS 


ISTENOSANA UN DOMST ARPIBAS 


1. Visas saja l!guma noteiktas saistibas ir atkarlgas no slm vajadzibam pieejamiem finansu 

lldzekliem. 

2. Nepieciesamibas gadijuma Puses vai to Parstavji var noslegt izpildes vienosanas, lai 

Istenotu SI liguma nosacijumus. 

3. Puses vai to Parstavji tiekas reizi gada savstarpeji noteikta vieta, lai apspriestos par 

aizsardzibas attiecibam, darbibam, kas veiktas saska1,1a ar so IIgumu, un citiem abpuseji 

interesejosiem jautajumiem. 

4. Parstavji apspriezas pee vajadzibas, bet ne retak ka vienu reizi gada, lai nodrosinatu sf 

liguma pienacigu Istenosanu. Parstavji izstrada proceduras apspriedem starp to attieclgajiem 

darbiniekiem par visiemjautajumiem, kas attiecas uz sI llguma efektivu Istenosanu. 

5. DomstarpTbas tiek risinatas zemakaja iespejamaja limenI un nepiecieSamibas gadljuma tiek 

nodotas izskatISanai un risinasanai Parstavjiem. Domstarpibas, kuras nespej atrisinat Parstavji, 

attieciga gadijuma nodod apspriefanai un risinasanai Pusem. 

6. Domstarpibas un citus jautajumus, kuri nodoti apspriesanai saska1,1a ar so ITgumu, nenodod 

izskafisanai valsts tiesas vai starptautiskaja tiesa, tribunala vai ITdzTga institOcija, ne arI 

izs~irsanai kadai tresajai personai. 

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XXXPANTS 


STASANAS SPEKA, GROZIJUMI UN TERM~S 

1. Sis ligums stiijas speka pedejas diplomatiskas notas datuma, ar kuram Puses apmainas, 

apliecinot, ka katra Puse ir pabeigusi savas ieksejas procediiras, kas nepieciesams, lai sis 

!Igums statos speka. 

2. Lidz ar sI liguma stiiSanos speka, tas aizstaj Amerikas Savienoto Valstu valdTbas un 

Latvijas Republikas valdTbas noligumu par piekluvi aprikojumam, telpam un teritorijam, kas 

atrodas Latvijas Republika, un to lietosanu, kas tika noslegts notu apmaii;ias ce!a RTga 

2015. gada 19.jiinija un 15.jiilija. 

3. So ITgumu var grozTt ar Pusu rakstisku vienosanos. 

4. SI ITguma sakotnejais darbTbas termii;is ir desmit gadi. Pee sakotneja darbTbas termiQa 

beigam tas turpina biit speka, bet jebkura Puse var izbeigt ta darbibu, vienu gadu ieprieks 

sniedzot otrai Pusei rakstisku paziQojumu pa diplomatiskiem kanaliem. 

5. Sa ITguma A pielikums ir sa IIguma neatQemama daJa, un to var grozTt ar Parstiivju 

rakstisku vienosanos. 

TO APLIECINOT, attiecigo valdibu pilnvarotie parstavji ir parakstijusi so IIgumu. 

ParakstTts K\'1U.... [vieta] 2017. gada \ '2... • y,nv-irl [datums] divos eksemplaros 

angju un Iatviesu valoda, abiem tekstiem ir vienads speks. 

AMERIKAS SAVIENOTO V ALSTU LATVIJAS REPUBLIKAS VALDIBAS 

V ALDIBAS VARDA: VARDA: 

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APIELIKUMS 

Saskai;iotie objekti un teritorijas 

Lielvardes gaisa speku aviacijas baze; 

Adazu militara haze un poligons; 

Garkalnes dzelzceta llnijas galapunkts. 

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