State and Galicia: obligation to submit a proposal to transfer ownership and competencies of the AP-9 highway

In 3 key points

1. I
   Obligation to submit a proposed agreement to the Joint Transfers Commission for the transfer of the AP-9 (Art. 1) (art. 1)
2. II
   The transfer of services requires the availability of necessary material and budgetary resources (Art. 2) (art. 2)
3. III
   The transfer does not involve an increase in credits or a reduction in revenue within the General State Budgets (Additional Provision 1a) (disp. adicional 1a)

How it affects those involved

For the General State Administration and the Autonomous Community of Galicia, the regulation imposes an obligation to negotiate and submit a proposed agreement to the Joint Transfers Commission (Art. 1). The Autonomous Community of Galicia will assume management of the road, but the transfer of services is conditional upon the availability of sufficient budgetary and material resources (Art. 2). The State maintains its exclusive functions regarding border control (Additional Provision 2a).

Frequently asked questions

How will the transfer of the AP-9 motorway be formalised?

It will be carried out through an Agreement of the Joint Transfers Commission between the State and Galicia, which will be approved by Royal Decree of the Council of Ministers (Art. 1).

What conditions must be met for the transfer of services to be effective?

The transferred services must have the necessary material and budgetary resources for their operation (Art. 2).

Will state border control competencies be lost?

No, the transfer does not modify the functions and services reserved to the State regarding border control (Additional Provision 2a).

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