Putin signs law banning sales to minors

According to a report by Sputnik, Article 14.16.1, which was added to the Code of Administrative Offenses, stipulates that those who do not comply with this rule will face fines of 30,000 to 50,000 rubles for citizens, 100,000 to 200,000 rubles for officials, and 300,000 to 500,000 rubles for legal entities.

State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin emphasized that this decision is a continuation of systematic efforts carried out at the legislative level to protect the health of the younger generation.

Previously, State Duma deputy Alexey Govirin had noted that while there were restrictions on the sale of energy drinks to minors in some regions, these were only applied in limited areas such as the Moscow Region and Saint Petersburg, and with low penalties.

Govirin stated that with the entry into force of Federal Law No. 304-FZ dated August 8, 2024, young people have been unable to purchase energy drinks from markets since March. He stated that the adopted law prohibits legal entities, individual entrepreneurs, farms, Russian citizens, and foreigners from selling energy and tonic drinks to children.

Furthermore, Govirin reminded that buyers can verify their age through the E-Government application, and this right is guaranteed by the Russian Federation government decree No. 15 dated January 18, 2025.

News Source: 12punto