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Record STMT-W69BF62Legally binding

Decree No. 340 / Robotic Technologies Law

DECRETO N° 340 / LEY DE TECNOLOGÍAS ROBÓTICAS

Legislation State lawLatin America and the Caribbean · SVadoptedNot AI-specific

This law establishes the regulatory framework and incentives for researching, developing, and manufacturing robotic technologies in El Salvador. It sets out safety guidelines, risk classifications, import authorizations, and responsibilities for designers, developers, manufacturers, integrators, deployers, and operators. The National Artificial Intelligence Agency (ANIA) is designated as the competent authority to enforce the law and issue technical security standards.

Summary and content fields are drawn from the document text and are pending editorial review.

Who issued it

Asamblea Legislativa de la República de El SalvadorLegislature · SV
Lead issuer
Legal forceLegally binding
Under whose authorityState law
Judged fromfull text

Who it governs

National governmentRegulatorsCompaniesAI developers and providersAI deployers and usersResearchers and academics

This document is for robotics developers, manufacturers, importers, researchers, and government regulators operating in El Salvador.

Sectors
Cross-sectorEducation · robotics educationResearch and science · robotics research and development

What the document contains

What's covered

The law covers the regulatory framework, risk classification, import controls, safety standards, and institutional responsibilities for designing, developing, manufacturing, integrating, deploying, and operating robotic technologies in El Salvador.

What's missing

The text does not specify exact monetary penalties, tax incentive percentages, or detailed administrative sanction procedures.

Key takeaways
  • The law establishes a regulatory framework and incentives to foster research, development, and manufacturing of robotic technologies in El Salvador.
  • The National Artificial Intelligence Agency (ANIA) is designated as the competent authority for applying the law and overseeing robotic operations.
  • Robotic operations and activities are classified into three risk categories ranging from basic risk to high risk.
  • Importation of robotic technologies requires prior authorization from ANIA to validate compliance with technical safety standards.
  • The legislation recognizes international standards such as ISO/TS 15066, ISO 10218, ISO 13482, and IEC 61508 as part of its official catalogue of best practices.
Principles it states
Primacía humanaSeguridad físicaAnálisis Regulatorio CompetitivoEnfoque basado en resultadosProporcionalidad
Outline
· Capítulo I: Disposiciones Generales (Objeto, Finalidad, Definiciones, Ámbito de aplicación, Excepciones, Principios aplicables a las tecnologías robóticas, Autoridad competente, Atribuciones de la ANIA, Catálogo de estándares y mejores prácticas reconocidas internacionalmente)
· Capítulo II: De la implementación de las tecnologías robóticas (Responsabilidades en la implementación de tecnologías robóticas, Clasificación de riesgos, Obligatoriedad de la clasificación, Desarrollo de actividades, Medidas de seguridad y normativa aplicable, Importación de tecnologías robóticas, Implementación de tecnologías robóticas, Incumplimiento de normas técnicas y medidas de seguridad)
· Capítulo III: Disposiciones finales (Fomento del desarrollo, investigación y aplicación de la robótica, Propiedad Intelectual y Confidencialidad, Emisión de normas técnicas y demás disposiciones, Especialidad, Vigencia)
Issued3 July 2025
Length3,242 words · 8 pages
FormatNot recorded
Scopenational

How it scores

Pending review

Each score is backed by a quote verified against the document text. Editorial review has not yet confirmed them.

Accountability

4/5

Clear responsibility for AI outcomes

Para determinar el responsable ante un incidente con una tecnología robótica que provocó daños a propiedad ajena o lesiones o percances a personas, se tomarán en cuenta los roles que cumplían las personas

Art. 10

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Fairness

0/5

Non-discrimination and equitable treatment

screening score · 2026-10-23

Human Dignity

3/5

Respect for the inherent worth of persons

a fin de garantizar que todos los habitantes del país gocen de una existencia humana digna

Considerando I

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Human Oversight

4/5

Humans remain in control of consequential decisions

El marco regulatorio debe velar de que las tecnologías robóticas sean diseñadas e implementadas para preservar la supervisión humana y permitir su intervención

Art. 6

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Privacy

1/5

Protection of personal data and private life

Ley para la Protección de Datos Personales

Art. 21

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Transparency

2/5

Openness about how AI systems work and are used

Requisitos de supervisión y transparencia física de los componentes según el nivel de riesgo asociado a la tecnología robótica.

Art. 14

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Impact Assessment

4/5

Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use

a) Establecer un marco integral de evaluación de riesgos para clasificar las operaciones relativas a la investigación, desarrollo y fabricación de tecnologías robóticas.

Art. 8

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Topics

Physical AI Governancecore
robotics artificial_intelligence risk_classification safety_standards research_and_development