The State Duma Committee on Ecology, Natural Resources and Environmental Protection has prepared a bill that provides for a fine of up to 100 thousand rubles. to promote cruelty to animals. newspaper reports “News” Referring to the author of the initiative, First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Ecology Committee Vladimir Burmatov.
Burmatov emphasized that this requires a separate article in the Code of Administrative Offenses.
According to the newspaper, it is proposed to impose a fine of up to 30 thousand rubles for violent calls to animals. or subject to administrative detention for up to 15 days with the removal of the pet. For authorities and legal entities – fines up to 15 thousand rubles. and 100 thousand respectively.
It is also pointed out that separate punishment is necessary for the production and distribution of propaganda material. Fines up to 20 thousand rubles for individuals, 25 thousand for officials, up to 100 thousand for legal entities.
On June 29, Burmatov said: supplied A bill amending the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation that domestic and wild animals are to be confiscated from their owners for cruel treatment.
Prior to that, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law that imposes fines for abandoned pets.
before in Russia suggested Bring fines up to 200 thousand rubles. for dog bites.