Fines increased for failure to comply with internal affairs and National Guard officers

Additions and amendments have been made to the Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Administrative Responsibility, increasing penalties for violations related to failure to comply with the lawful demands of officers of the internal affairs bodies and servicemen of the National Guard. The Law "On Amendments and Additions to the Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Administrative Responsibility" was adopted yesterday, July 31.

Under the new law, failure to comply with the lawful demands of an officer of the internal affairs bodies or the National Guard will now result in a fine ranging from 5 to 12 times the basic calculation amount (from 2,060,000 to 4,944,000 soums). Previously, such violations were punishable by a fine equal to one minimum wage. If the same offense is committed again within a year after the imposition of an administrative penalty, the violator will face a fine ranging from 12 to 30 times the basic calculation amount (from 4,944,000 to 12,360,000 soums) or administrative arrest for up to fifteen days.

The amendments also introduce measures to encourage sellers to fulfill their obligations under purchase and sale agreements in a timely manner. In particular, if a seller fails to deliver goods within the timeframe specified in the contract, they must pay the buyer a penalty amounting to 0.5 percent of the undelivered portion for each unit of time delayed. However, the total penalty may not exceed the value of the undelivered goods.

Additionally, the amended legislation stipulates that only iodized salt must be used in the production of all food products.

It should be noted that this law was adopted by the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis on January 21 of this year and was approved by the Senate on May 28.