According to a report by Russia's rg.ru, starting from May 9th, 2023, fines for selling cigarettes, e-cigarettes and tobacco products to minors in Russia will increase several times over. The maximum fine can reach 600,000 rubles (approximately RMB 54,000).
The bill stipulates:
Penalties for selling tobacco products to minors have increased in Russia. For individuals, fines have risen from 20,000-40,000 rubles to 40,000-60,000 rubles. Officials now face fines of 150,000-300,000 rubles, up from 40,000-70,000 rubles. Businesses caught selling to minors could face fines of 400,000-600,000 rubles, up from 150,000-300,000 rubles. These changes were made to the Administrative Offences Code (CAO) and will take effect from 1 September 2023. In addition, the sale of e-cigarettes, including those without nicotine, will be prohibited to minors in Russia from the same date.
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Starting from May 9th, fines for selling cigarettes, vape products, and hookahs to minors will be raised.
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