The Russian government does not yet have a common position on online alcohol sales. This was stated by Minister of Finance Anton Siluanov at parliamentary sessions in the Federation Council. Interfax.
“We don’t have a unified government position yet,” he said.
Siluanov emphasized that the ministry will form the government’s opinion on this “highly controversial” issue.
According to the minister, the Ministry of Finance supports organizing the sale of alcohol over the Internet. However, there are departments that are categorically against this. He explained that this offer has pros and cons, but there are more positive aspects if control over the sale is provided.
He called for regulating this process and bringing order to the sale of alcohol online.
3 October Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation did not support The Ministry of Finance expressed its opinion on the legalization of alcohol sales over the internet. “Critical” Reacted This issue in the State Duma. State Duma Deputy Sultan Khamzaev told socialbites.ca: anxious The Ministry of Finance’s decision to support the legalization of alcohol sales over the internet.
Previously, one in five users of marketplaces I’m waiting for an opportunity Order alcohol and tobacco.