The problem of alcoholism is extremely relevant for Russia. In order to depopulate alcohol and reduce the volume of its consumption in our country, legislative acts were approved regulating the sale of alcohol-containing products. Based on the current law, the documents of any organization whose specific activities are related to alcohol circulation specify the rules for the sale of alcohol.
From when and until when can you buy alcohol? Why do different regions have different opening hours for wine departments? What determines the timing of the ban on the sale of alcohol, and which area is the most strict in this regard? Let's look at the main restrictive rules that relate to the circulation of alcohol-containing products.
What the Legislation says
The law banning the sale of alcohol is based on the requirements of the Federal Law of the Russian Federation, introduced on November 22, 1995 (No. 171-FZ). Moreover, all alcoholic products without exception fall under the established regulations.
The definition of “alcohol-containing products” includes drinks in which the ethanol concentration is 0.5% or higher. That is, this includes cider, mead, low-alcohol cocktails, and beer.
A strict restriction on the sale of alcohol to persons under the age of 18, that is, minors, was also established. As for the dispensing time for alcoholic beverages, this regime may vary depending on the established rules of local authorities.
On what days is the sale of alcohol prohibited?
It must be remembered that the current Law of the Russian Federation establishes a strict ban on the sale of alcohol on certain holidays. Days prohibiting the sale of alcohol are valid throughout Russia and are not subject to change.
Local authorities can only add their own regional holidays to the list of “forbidden” days.
So, on what days is it prohibited to sell alcohol? Let us remind you that this rule is the same for all regions and regions:
There are also dates that may change. These are the days of the last proms in schools. During these holidays, alcohol is prohibited from being sold in all supermarkets, shops, shops and other outlets selling alcohol.
Established alcohol dispensing times
According to the adopted government decree, it will not be possible to sell alcohol at night without breaking the law. This ban is established for a temporary period from 23 pm to 8 am. But the time frame may be adjusted depending on the opinion of regional authorities.
Moscow and Moscow region
In the capital, there is a time period established by the General Law prohibiting the sale of alcohol from 11 pm to 8 am. According to the resolution of the Moscow City Duma (the decree came into force on December 24, 2014), the time for the sale of alcohol-containing products in the Moscow region coincides with the restrictive framework in force in Moscow. These restrictions also apply to cities in the Moscow region.
St. Petersburg and region
The northern capital of Russia turned out to be more strict regarding the sale of alcohol. Here you can buy it only from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. This resolution has been in effect since January 2014. The St. Petersburg region has softened only the morning hours and allowed alcohol to be sold not from 11, but from 9 o’clock in the morning. The evening ban begins the same as in St. Petersburg, from 22:00.
Regional laws
To determine after what time alcohol is not sold in the regions of our vast homeland, you need to have a general idea of the time limiting the sale of alcohol in the largest regions of the Russian Federation. The following table will help with this.
Weekend sales prohibited
(alcohol is only allowed to be sold here two hours a day)
There is a widespread myth among the people that for some large retail chains, supermarkets, and privately owned ones, the general law has not been written. Such as:
And in other large retailers, alcohol can be purchased around the clock. But this is simply an unjustified fabrication. Any trading company operating in the Russian Federation is obliged to strictly follow established federal requirements and local regulations.
The hours of alcohol sales do not depend on the size of the retail chain. All stores are subject to Russian laws.
Responsibility for breaking the law
But many entrepreneurs live by the principle that if there are rules, they can be broken. The law is strict and harsh towards such persons. For violating the adopted resolution on the dispensing time of alcoholic beverages even by a minute from the designated time frame, the following penalties are provided:
- For a trade organization: 50,000-100,000 rubles.
- For the head of an enterprise: 5,000-10,000 rubles.
This law also applies to trade through various Internet platforms. Although it is almost impossible to track how much alcohol was sold on the Internet. Therefore, the Russian Federation has completely banned the sale of alcohol in the virtual world.
If the fact of sale and operation of alcohol online sales is revealed, the owner of the IP address bears the penalty. He will have to pay a large fine of up to 1 million rubles. In the case of an official, the fine is up to 50,000 rubles.
Where can you buy alcohol at night?
But you can still buy the coveted alcohol at night. To do this you will have to go to a cafe, bar or restaurant. In such establishments, the sale of alcoholic beverages at night is permitted. True, with one caveat. You will have to drink alcohol while sitting civilly at the table of an entertainment establishment. They won't let you take it outside.
At night, you can also buy alcohol in Duty Free shops. These retail outlets are located at customs checkpoints and airports.
How are things in other countries?
Not only Russia is concerned about the growth of alcoholism and crimes occurring due to intoxication. A number of developed foreign countries have also introduced strict restrictions on the sale of alcoholic beverages. Which? Let's find out.
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At what hours and on what days is the sale of alcohol banned?
Prohibition on the sale of alcohol at certain hours is established by Law 171-FZ, which defines the requirements for the production, circulation and consumption of alcohol and alcohol-containing products. Ban on the sale of alcohol The state intends to fight the excessive consumption of alcohol by Russians. Read the article to see what rules it sets.
The situation in Russia with alcohol consumption these days does not look the best: according to statistics, the amount of alcohol consumed per person has increased significantly compared to the beginning of the 20th century. It is also depressing that the problem has become significantly “younger” - there are even cases of teenage alcoholism.
The authorities, concerned about this state of affairs, are passing laws designed to limit the ability to purchase alcohol. The main one is Law 171-FZ of November 22, 1995, which establishes such restrictions.
Law prohibiting the sale of alcohol
Let us recall that in accordance with paragraph 7 of Article 2 of Law 171-FZ, the following drinks are considered alcoholic drinks containing more than 0.5% ethyl alcohol (calculated from the volume of the finished product): vodka, wine (including fruit, liqueur, sparkling), wine products, beer and drinks based on it, mead, cider, poire.
The rules for retail dispensing and consumption of alcoholic beverages are established in Article 16 of Law 171-FZ. According to the rules, retail sale of alcohol is not permitted:
It is strictly prohibited to serve alcohol to minors. If the buyer’s age cannot be determined by eye, the seller has the right to ask him to present documents.
How much do they sell alcohol for?
Law 171-FZ, paragraph 5 of Article 16, imposes restrictions not only on places of retail sale of alcohol, but also on the hours when it can be purchased - from 23.00 to 8.00. This rule does not apply to catering and duty-free trade organizations. At the same time, the law gives regional authorities the right to provide their own restrictions on the time of dispensing alcohol to the population.
Let's see what time frames are set by some Russian regions:
As we can see, on the territory of many Russian regions of the Russian Federation there are prohibitive time frames that are even stricter than those established in Law 171-FZ. But even in the regions, these restrictions do not apply to restaurants and cafes, but do apply to takeaway sales.
Alcohol Ban Days 2016 (2015)
The law also allows regions to set their own restrictions on the conditions and places of retail sales of intoxicating drinks. The regions took advantage of this opportunity: in many regions of Russia, days were officially introduced on which the sale of alcohol to citizens was completely prohibited. Typically this is:
These days are considered “non-alcoholic”, for example, in the Saratov and Pskov regions. And in the Ulyanovsk region the following are added to them:
In the Astrakhan region, the following are considered “dry” days: May 25, June 1, September 1, as well as its regional Sobriety Day - December 15.
As for restrictions for heavily visited places where retail sale of alcohol is prohibited, most often they are: places of worship (monasteries, temples), natural recreation areas, beaches. It is prohibited to sell alcohol not only at these facilities, but also closer than 150 meters to them.
Time for sobriety
Did you know that September 11th is National Day of Sobriety? Although the sale of alcohol is not officially prohibited everywhere on this day, it is still a good reason to spend time without an alcoholic feast, think about your health and take a step towards giving up alcohol abuse. It is noteworthy that the holiday was approved by the church, which means that it has an important creative mission.
Temperance Day began to be celebrated a very long time ago - in 1911 in St. Petersburg, and two years later it was officially supported by the church. However, during the Soviet era, this date was forgotten and returned to it only in 2005. True, today Day of Sobriety has not so much a religious connotation as an informational one - promoting a healthy lifestyle and the need to abstain from alcohol.
On September 11, thematic events are being held in various Russian cities to prevent not only alcohol addiction, but also its other types. The church also does not stand aside and holds special healing services for everyone.
Opinions regarding the alcohol ban in Russia 2016 (2015)
So, officials do not lose hope that the temporary ban on the sale of alcohol on certain days and times will set a barrier to purchasing alcohol and help reduce the level of alcoholism. However, even among them there is no consensus regarding the effectiveness and appropriateness of such restrictions.
Some believe that such a ban is really effective, since it forces people to buy and, as a result, drink alcohol in much smaller quantities.
Opponents do not agree with them, who do not see such a ban as a panacea and believe that the restrictions will not work - after all, alcohol can be bought for future use and during permitted hours. In this case, the alcohol problem may not only not be solved, but also worsen, since there is a high probability that a person who abuses alcohol and does not control himself will drink all the purchased alcohol at once. And this is fraught with serious problems - intoxication, severe poisoning, etc.
Opponents of temporary ban on the sale of alcohol They also fear that it could contribute to the development of a shadow and surrogate alcohol market, which is not only illegal, but also dangerous. The ban solves only one of the many problems of alcoholism - it makes alcohol as inaccessible as possible. In addition, it is no secret that not all stores comply with the law - some prefer to pay off inspectors rather than lose profits and customers.
Experts consider the best way out of the situation to be conducting explanatory work and promoting a healthy lifestyle among adolescents and young people. Moreover, it is important to do this not only on Sobriety Day, but constantly.
The law on limiting the time of sale of alcohol was adopted in final reading
The document maintaining the current ban from 10 p.m. to 11 a.m. was sent to the governor for signing.
SAINT PETERSBURG, February 5. /ITAR-TASS/. The St. Petersburg Legislative Assembly adopted in the third and final reading the draft law “On the circulation of alcoholic and alcohol-containing products in St. Petersburg,” which preserves the current ban on the retail sale of alcoholic beverages in the city from 10 p.m. to 11 a.m. The bill went to the governor for signing.
Initially, the draft, which passed its first reading on January 22, provided for a complete ban on the sale of all types of alcoholic beverages, including beer and low-alcohol cocktails, from 10 pm to 9 am. During the second reading, the period of the sales ban was extended.
Alcohol sales hours in St. Petersburg may increase
Deputy Alexey Makarov, who submitted the document for consideration by the Legislative Assembly, noted that it should resolve a legal conflict with the previous city law regulating alcohol circulation that came into force in November 2013. He, according to him, was received in violation of procedure.
Tightening rules for alcohol sales
The law providing for an increase in the ban on retail sales of alcohol at night came into force in St. Petersburg on November 8.
The ban applies to all types of alcohol-containing drinks, including beer and low-alcohol cocktails. Drinking at night is now only possible in clubs, bars and restaurants.
The Charter Court of St. Petersburg accepted a complaint against the law banning the night sale of alcohol
A bill to extend the deadlines for the sale of alcohol was adopted by the Legislative Assembly of St. Petersburg in mid-October.
In the neighboring region, the Leningrad Region, a similar ban is in effect from 10 pm to 9 am.
Ban on the sale of alcohol - hours of sale of alcoholic beverages in Russia
The ban on the sale of alcohol during certain evening and night hours is established on the basis of Federal Law N 171-FZ “On state regulation of the production and circulation of ethyl alcohol, alcoholic and alcohol-containing products and on limiting the consumption (drinking) of alcoholic products.” Through this temporary restriction, the state seriously intends to combat the excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages by Russians. For the basic rules and regulations adopted by this ban on the sale of alcohol, read this article.
According to statistical data, in Russia over the past few years there has been a not very favorable situation with the consumption of alcoholic beverages. The amount of alcohol consumed per citizen has increased significantly compared to the beginning of the 20th century. But the main depressing fact is that the problem has become significantly “younger”; cases of teenage alcoholism are increasingly observed. That is why concerned deputies introduce and adopt a number of legislative initiatives imposing certain restrictions and prohibitions on the free sale of alcohol at certain hours and to certain groups of citizens.
Law prohibiting the sale of alcohol during certain hours and days
Article 2 in paragraph 7 of Federal Law N171-FZ explains in detail which drinks fall into the category of alcoholic: vodka, wine (including sparkling, liqueur, apple or any fruit), wine products, beer and drinks made on its basis ( mead, cider, etc.), as well as other drinks containing more than 0.5% ethyl alcohol based on the volume of the finished product.
As for the rules for the consumption and sale of alcohol-containing drinks, they are established by Article 16 of Federal Law 171-FZ. Let us remind you that the sale of alcohol is prohibited in the following public places:
Separately, it is worth noting that the law strictly prohibits the sale of alcohol to persons under the age of majority. If it is impossible to determine the buyer’s age visually, then the seller has the right to ask for documents to verify that the buyer is over 18 years old.
Sales hours for alcoholic beverages in Russia
Clause 5 of Article 16 of Law N171-FZ imposes certain restrictions on the hours of sale of alcoholic beverages and alcohol-containing products. For example, at the federal level, the sale of alcohol in retail stores is prohibited from 23.00 to 08.00. The rule does not apply to catering establishments (bars, restaurants, cafes, etc.) and duty-free trade (Duty Free stores at airports and at customs border checkpoints).
In addition, the law gives rights to regional authorities and gives them the opportunity to introduce their own temporary restrictions regarding the sale of alcoholic beverages to the population in the Subjects of the Federation.
For example, consider the time frames established by some regions of the Russian Federation:
As you can see, the authorities of many Russian regions apply more stringent restrictions than those established by Federal Law 171-FZ. Let us remind you that at the regional level, these prohibitions also do not apply to public catering (bars, cafes, restaurants), but apply to the take-away sale of alcoholic beverages.
Days of banning the sale of alcohol in the regions of the Russian Federation
Another feature established by law gives the right to regions and constituent entities of the federation to introduce their own prohibitions on the places and conditions for the sale of “hot” drinks. Local authorities hastened to take advantage of these rights: many cities and regions have officially designated additional “days of sobriety”, during which the sale of alcohol to citizens is completely prohibited:
On the above-mentioned days, the sale of alcohol is completely prohibited, for example in the Kursk, Saratov, Omsk and Pskov regions, and the Ulyanovsk region additionally declared alcohol-free dates for these dates: June 12 is Russia Day and Family Communication Day is September 12. In the Astrakhan region, alcohol is not served on the regional day of sobriety, which is celebrated annually on December 15.
In addition, restrictions on the sale of alcoholic beverages apply to crowded places. The sale of alcohol is prohibited on beaches, city recreation areas, churches and monasteries. The sale of alcoholic beverages is allowed no closer than 150 meters from the above-mentioned objects.
All-Russian Day of Sobriety - September 11
We are sure that few people in Russia know that September 11 is celebrated in our country as a day of sobriety. What is noteworthy is that the holiday has deep roots. It began to be celebrated back in 1911, in the city of St. Petersburg, and a little later the initiative was officially supported by the Orthodox Church. Initially, the holiday had an important creative mission with some religious overtones. During the Soviet Union, this date was conveniently forgotten and returned to it only at the end of 2005.
Currently, Sobriety Day is more of an informational nature, promoting the need to abstain from drinking alcoholic beverages and leading a healthy lifestyle. Many Russian cities hold themed events and sports festivals on this day aimed at combating alcohol addiction. The clergy also do not stand aside: special services are held for everyone. And although the sale of alcoholic beverages on September 11 is prohibited only in some regions of Russia, nevertheless, this is an excellent reason to think about the state of your own health and take the first steps towards giving up alcohol abuse.
Are restrictions on alcohol sales effective?
By introducing a ban on the sale of alcohol at certain times and days, legislators hope that this measure will help reduce alcohol consumption by the population. However, although the new version of the law was voted on in the State Duma, not all officials share this opinion.
Some consider this measure to be effective, believing that the obstacles created to purchasing alcohol on certain days and hours will force citizens to drink alcohol in much smaller quantities. Others are skeptical about the wisdom of these restrictions. Opponents are confident that the ban is not a panacea, arguing that the restrictions will not work, because alcohol can be purchased for future use and in much larger quantities. And this, in turn, can only aggravate the situation - the likelihood that a person with an alcohol addiction will not be able to control himself and will drink all the purchased alcohol at once increases significantly. The consequence of such intemperance can be serious poisoning and intoxication of the body. In addition, opponents of the ban, not without reason, believe that this measure could lead to the development of a shadow alcohol market and the production of surrogate products. Not only is it illegal, but it is also deadly.
The ban definitely solves only one problem out of a great many - it makes alcohol as inaccessible as possible for purchase. But, at the same time, it is no secret that some retail establishments, in pursuit of profit, do not comply with the law, preferring to pay off inspections or pay a possible fine. Taking into account such unfavorable factors, experts consider it most appropriate to carry out explanatory work among teenagers, promoting a healthy lifestyle at the state level. Moreover, this needs to be done on a regular basis and at the federal level; on the other hand, it is impossible to do without popularizing sports and building additional sports and health centers.
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Law on the sale of alcohol
The Russian Federation has had a law on the sale of alcohol since the 90s. The document stipulates the relationship between legal entities acting as sellers of alcoholic beverages and individuals purchasing alcohol. Further in the article the latest changes to the document and rules for the sale of alcoholic beverages will be discussed.
Description of the law
The Federal Law “On state regulation of the production and turnover of ethyl alcohol, alcoholic and alcohol-containing products and on limiting the consumption (drinking) of alcoholic products” was adopted by the State Duma on July 19, 1995. Federation Council staff approved the document on November 15 of the same year. The act came into force on November 22, 1995. The latest changes to this Federal Law No. 171 were made on July 3, 2016.
Federal Law No. 171 regulates the legal basis for the production of ethyl alcohol and alcohol-containing products. The bill also establishes restrictions on alcohol consumption. The purpose of this law is the protection of morality, health, rights and legitimate interests of citizens. At the Federation level, this document pursues the goal of protecting the economic interests of the Russian Federation.
The Federal Law on the Sale of Strong Alcohol consists of 4 chapters and 27 articles:
Chapter 1(Article 1-7) indicates the general provisions of the legislative act - scope, legal regulation, powers of state authorities in relation to alcoholic products.
Chapter 2(Article 8-17) indicates the requirements for the manufacture of products containing ethyl alcohol - rules for using special equipment, necessary documents.
Chapter 3(Articles 18-22) indicates the procedure for licensing activities for the production and circulation of alcoholic products - termination of the license, restoration of the license.
Chapter 4(Articles 23-27) indicates control over the activities of organizations involved in the production and sale of alcoholic products - licensing control, state supervision, public control.
The alcohol law does not apply to:
- individuals who manufacture alcohol-containing products for their own consumption, not for sales purposes;
- for registered medicinal products containing alcohol;
- to pharmacies engaged in the production of medicines containing ethyl alcohol;
- production and use of products containing alcohol not suitable for internal consumption, contained in metal packaging with a volume of no more than 450 ml;
- import and export from Russian territory of alcohol intended for the use of official missions of foreign states or diplomatic missions;
- import and export of alcohol used as samples at the exhibition.
- Licensed organizations have the right to produce alcoholic beverages. Agricultural producers have the right to produce wine and sparkling wine, taking into account that alcoholic products are produced from their own grapes;
- The volume of wine (sparkling wine) produced by one producer per year should not exceed 5,000 deciliters;
- Legal entities and individual entrepreneurs have the right to carry out retail sales of alcohol;
- For the production of alcohol, according to the law, it is allowed to use only ethyl alcohol made from food raw materials.
- there was a ban on advertising strong alcoholic drinks in print and on the Internet;
- prices for the cheapest vodka were increased by 40%;
- All alcohol products must have a warning about the health hazards caused by excessive consumption;
- restrictions were introduced on places for drinking alcoholic beverages;
- At night it is prohibited to sell alcohol, except beer with an alcohol content of less than 5%.
- without the necessary documents - certificate, license, declarations, etc.;
- remotely, for example, via the Internet;
- in a polymer container with a volume of more than 1.5 liters.
- internal passport of the Russian Federation;
- Russian passport;
- driver license;
- military ID;
- passport of a citizen of another country;
- resident card.
- in Moscow and in most cities of Russia - from 23.00 to 8.00 - it is forbidden to sell alcohol;
- in the Moscow region - from 21.00 to 11.00;
- in St. Petersburg - from 22.00 to 11.00;
- in Novosibirsk - from 22.00 to 9.00.
- beer, no more than 5% strength;
- beer drinks;
- cider;
- poire;
- mead.
- in buildings carrying out educational activities, training, and providing medical services;
- in the area that surrounds buildings and structures leading educational, medical, cultural, training activities;
- at sports facilities and adjacent areas;
- at wholesale and retail markets, with the exception of retail sales by agricultural producers;
- at transport stops, metro stations, gas stations;
- in public transport;
- in buildings and structures and territories adjacent to them, intended for command and control of troops, for constructing combat positions, etc.;
- at train stations;
- at airports and in areas adjacent to them;
- in areas where sources of increased danger are located;
- on the territory of public mass events.
- purchase of alcohol;
- storage of goods;
- supply of goods to retail stores in wholesale quantities.
- information about the products that make up the alcoholic drink, listing the ingredients;
- nutritional value of alcohol;
- all existing contraindications for the use of alcoholic beverages;
- place of manufacture;
- date of manufacture;
- best before date.
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The above alcoholic products are subject to other legislative acts.
Recent changes to the law on alcohol sales
This Federal Law has been in force since 1995. Since its publication, it has undergone many changes, additions and amendments. The latest edition of the legislative act was dated July 3, 2016.
Article 8 of Federal Law No. 171
This article describes the principles of using special equipment for the production and sale of ethyl alcohol. The first paragraph of this article states that legal entities, individual entrepreneurs, and farms are required to have a certificate for the equipment they use. The 2nd paragraph states that all equipment used must be equipped with measurement sensors to record the alcohol concentration in the product. Clause 2.1 (an addition was made to this clause in 2016 in the form of subclause 3) states that all special equipment must be equipped with means of recording and transmitting data to a unified state automated information system.
Article 11 of the Federal Law on the sale of alcohol
The provisions of the article under consideration stipulate a list of special requirements that are imposed on organizations that produce and sell alcoholic products. The special requirements are:
In the last edition in 2016, no changes were made to this article.
Over the past few years (since 2013), changes have been made to this Law No. 171:
Rules for the sale of alcoholic beverages in the Russian Federation
According to the law “On state regulation of the production and turnover of ethyl alcohol, alcoholic and alcohol-containing products and on limiting the consumption (drinking) of alcoholic products,” it is allowed to sell alcoholic products to legal entities (CJSC, OJSC) and Individual Entrepreneurs with a special license. In addition to the license, the alcohol seller must have in order all the documents specified in Article 10.2 of this law.
According to the provisions of Article 16 of this Federal Law on the sale of alcohol-containing substances, It is prohibited to sell alcohol:
Based on the text of Federal Law 171, alcohol is prohibited from being sold to citizens, under 18 years of age. If the seller has doubts about the buyer’s age, he has the right to ask for a document certifying the citizen’s age. According to the law, the requested documents may include:
Permitted hours for selling alcohol
According to the provisions of the Federal Law on the Sale of Alcoholic Products, there is a time limit on the sale of alcoholic beverages. When selling alcoholic beverages, you must comply time established by law:
According to the law, during the above period of time it is prohibited to sell strong alcoholic drinks, with the exception of:
Retail nuances
The nuances of retail trade in alcoholic beverages include not only the availability of all documentation and adherence to temporary regulations, but also the place where alcohol is sold is of great importance. Places where the sale of alcohol is prohibited:
The procedure for selling alcoholic beverages wholesale
According to the Federal Law “On state regulation of the production and turnover of ethyl alcohol, alcoholic and alcohol-containing products and on limiting the consumption (drinking) of alcoholic products,” the wholesale sale of alcoholic products implies the implementation of a certain procedure.
Procedure for selling alcohol-containing products:
To carry out wholesale trade in such goods, it is necessary to obtain an appropriate license from a specialized institution - the Federal Service for Regulation of the Alcohol Market. The issued license is valid for a five-year period from the date of its issue by the authorized body. To receive it, the wholesale company is required to pay a state fee in the amount of 800,000 rubles.
Before sending alcoholic products to retail outlets, wholesale company employees must ensure that all packaging complies with legal standards. According to the law, upon sale, The packaging must indicate:
According to the law, if, when purchasing alcohol, the buyer does not find all the necessary information on the bottle, then he has the right to apply for consumer protection.
All sellers, both wholesale and retail, are required to follow all rules and principles when selling alcoholic beverages. They must comply with the rules based on the license issued to them by a specialized agency. State authorities have the right to make changes and establish bans on the sale of any type of alcohol. These state powers are indicated in Federal Law No. 171 in Article 16.
Violations of the principles and rules for the sale of alcoholic beverages entail administrative liability. Penalties are levied in accordance with the provisions of Article 14.16 Code of Administrative Offenses Russia. Based on the text of 14.16, for violations of the provisions of Federal Law No. 171, fines in the amount of 10,000 - 500,000 rubles are levied.
To carry out the wholesale or retail sale of alcoholic beverages, you need to know all the provisions of the Federal Law “On state regulation of the production and turnover of ethyl alcohol, alcoholic and alcohol-containing products and on limiting the consumption (drinking) of alcoholic products.” You can download the latest version of this law at link.
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The Federal Law on the Sale of Alcohol (also known as 171-FZ) was adopted in Russia back in 1995. Since then, many amendments have been made to the legislation. The latest changes came into force in the summer of 2017. In order not to find yourself in a very unpleasant situation and not to join the ranks of lawbreakers, it is better to understand all the subtleties mentioned in the document.
Reasons for alcohol bans
Laws restricting the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages exist in all countries. In Russia there are also such legislative acts, and they were not adopted by chance. Many people know that our country is one of the world leaders in alcohol consumption, and it has long become a national problem. In such a situation, there is nothing left to do but take control of the problem at the state level. In this regard, it is important for persons involved in the sale of alcoholic beverages to know what the regulatory framework regarding the rules for the sale of alcohol says.
It is equally important to be aware of the regulations regulated by law.
Restrictions on the sale of alcoholic beverages
To be guided by the law competently, it is first important to understand the terminology. In particular, what is an “alcoholic drink” according to the creators of the law. Article 2 of Federal Law No. 171 clearly states that all drinks containing 0.5% or more are alcoholic products. However, when we talk about a ban on the sale of alcohol, we mean only drinks with an alcohol content above 1.2%. But here it is necessary to make some clarifying remarks.
But what the prohibitions prescribed in the law unconditionally affect are various types of wines, port wine, brandy, alcoholic liqueurs, and other alcoholic products. By the way, it is with the sale and purchase of beer that the most questions arise. Many believe that the Law does not apply to low-alcohol foam, as well as with a small proportion of ethyl alcohol. In fact, the percentage of ethanol in such products is rarely lower than 3-4%, which means that there is no reason to exclude it from the list of those subject to restrictions.
Speaking generally about the most important rules, the sale of alcoholic beverages is prohibited:
- in unauthorized places;
- without a license;
- remotely;
- in polymer packaging exceeding 1.5 liters.
By the way, in 2018, not only the rules for the sale of alcohol became stricter, but also the advertising of alcoholic beverages. In particular, it is now prohibited to advertise the sale of alcohol on the Runet. For violating the law, individuals will have to pay a fine of 3 to 5 thousand rubles, legal entities - from 100 to 300 thousand, and officials who fail to comply with the rule will cost from 25 to 40 thousand Russian rubles. In addition, according to Law 149-FZ, sites advertising alcoholic beverages will be blocked.
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Sale to minors
This is one of the main points of the law on the specifics of the sale of alcohol in the Russian Federation. At all points of sale, the purchase of alcoholic beverages by persons under the age of majority, that is, 18 years of age, is unacceptable (with the exception of young people who got married before adulthood, it is believed that they are already capable of taking responsibility for themselves). Meanwhile, survey data indicate that 99% of Russian high school students have already experienced alcohol intoxication. The results of another study indicate that approximately a quarter of girls and a third of boys in the Russian Federation drink alcoholic beverages of varying strengths almost every day. A survey among sixth-graders indicated that 96% of them already know the taste of alcohol. All this suggests that in practice the law banning the sale of alcoholic beverages to children under 18 does not work as effectively as the legislators initially intended. Therefore, recently the State Duma and the Ministry of Health have started talking about raising the bar from 18 to 21 years of age. By the way, a similar ban has been in effect in the United States for many years. It remains to be seen when these changes will be introduced into the Russian regulatory framework. For now, the sale of alcohol in our country is prohibited to anyone under 18 years of age. For violating the rule, a seller who sells alcohol to a minor will be fined from 30 thousand to 50 thousand rubles, and the owner of a retail outlet – up to 500 thousand rubles.
On what days is the sale of alcohol prohibited?
There are many holidays in our state calendar, which, according to the historically established national tradition, are rarely without alcohol. However, as evidenced by criminal and medical reports, it is during the holidays that many people, having consumed too much, lose control over themselves, which often ends in tragic events. It is on holidays that some schoolchildren and students allow themselves to drink. In addition, just around the holidays, people with alcohol addiction most often take a break from treatment on their own, which is why they enter another period of heavy drinking. In order to prevent undesirable consequences, days for a complete ban on the sale of alcohol-containing products were determined at the national legislative level.
Children Protection Day. This holiday in the Russian Federation is celebrated every year on June 1. And it is on this day that the sale of drinks containing ethanol is suspended throughout the Federation. This is done for several reasons. Firstly, so that children themselves do not have the opportunity to buy alcohol. Secondly, as sociological research shows, the problems of many children who need the protection of social services arise because of alcoholic parents. So it is quite logical, at least on Defense Day, to say “No!” to the green serpent.
Day of Knowledge, also known as the First Bell or September 1st. Children always dream of growing up faster, appearing older and trying “forbidden fruits.” There are so many tricks schoolchildren can resort to to buy beer or wine and celebrate the start of a new school year. And to prevent such offenses from happening, legislators prohibited retail outlets from selling any type of alcohol on this day.
Last call. May 25 in the Russian Federation is the day when the educational process ends in all schools. As practice shows, many schoolchildren prefer to start their summer holidays with alcoholic libations, which often end in severe poisoning. It was decided to fight this shameful phenomenon at the state level with the help of Law No. 171.
School graduation day. In different regions of the country, school graduations may take place at different times. However, no matter what date the celebration falls on, on this day the sale of alcohol stops in all stores in the locality. As a rule, the date of the ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages associated with school graduation is approved by the regional leadership every year.
Youth Day. This holiday in our country falls on June 27th. And this day in the Russian Federation, according to the law, is also marked by a total ban on the sale of alcohol-containing products. This is one of the ways to protect the younger generation of Russians from excessive alcohol consumption and all the ensuing consequences.
Day of sobriety. The idea of the holiday is to avoid drinking alcohol, so the ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages on this day seems quite logical. So, any attempts to sell or buy alcohol on September 11th are punishable by a fine. As a rule, violation of the ban is punishable by a fine of up to 100 thousand rubles and confiscation of alcoholic beverages.
Acceptable time for selling alcohol
Regarding the time allocated by the Law for the sale of alcoholic beverages, it is strictly regulated and applies to the entire territory of the Russian Federation. Regulations allow the sale of alcohol in designated areas from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. By the way, here you should understand one small, but very important from the point of view of the law, nuance. The time of sale of alcohol is determined not by the moment when the buyer came to the store, but when the receipt was punched. That is, if you, while in a supermarket, put a bottle of vodka in your cart, for example, at 22:40, and approached the checkout at 23:01, you will no longer be able to make a purchase, since at that time it will already be illegal. Violation of this law provides for liability in the form of a fine for the implementer. Even for one bottle of beer sold after 23.00, the store can receive an administrative penalty in the amount of 100 thousand rubles, which will be followed by forced confiscation of alcohol.
Meanwhile, it should be noted that individual constituent entities of the Russian Federation may, at their discretion, tighten temporary bans on the sale of alcohol. In this regard, the only exceptions are catering establishments, cafes and restaurants that can sell alcohol during their entire working hours.
Places prohibited for the sale of alcoholic beverages
According to Article 16 of Federal Law No. 171, a complete ban on the sale of alcohol applies to:
- unauthorized retail facilities;
- educational institutions and adjacent areas;
- sports facilities with adjacent areas;
- medical facilities and the area adjacent to them;
- cultural sites;
- wholesale and retail markets;
- public transport;
- metro stations;
- train stations, airports and public transport stops (with the exception of duty-free shops - Duty Free);
- gas stations;
- strategic objects, training grounds, military units, troop locations and places in close proximity to them;
- high-risk locations;
- places of mass gatherings of citizens during public events (rallies, demonstrations, pickets, processions);
- public locations around and inside houses (yard, entrance, children's or sports ground, elevator);
- beaches, city ponds, lakes, squares, tourist centers.
Selling alcoholic beverages in a prohibited location for individuals entails a fine of 10-15 thousand rubles. For legal entities, a monetary penalty can be 200-300 thousand rubles with confiscation of alcoholic beverages.
The law prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages at certain times of the day or on certain days does not apply to cafes, restaurants and catering establishments. But there is one point here: the purchased drink will have to be drunk only within the walls of this institution.
Features of the sale of alcohol in different cities of Russia
As already mentioned, throughout the entire Russian Federation there is a ban on the sale of alcohol from 23:00 to 8:00. Meanwhile, the Law allows regions to make this ban even more stringent at their discretion. Some constituent entities of the Russian Federation took advantage of this right and local regulations further limited the time for the sale of alcohol.
For example, in the Leningrad region and St. Petersburg, according to local restrictions, the sale of alcohol begins at 11 a.m. and stops at 10 p.m. Thus, in the region, the daily sales time for alcoholic beverages is 4 hours shorter than provided for by federal legislation.
State regulations have been slightly tightened in the Arkhangelsk, Saratov, and Astrakhan regions. It was decided to start selling alcohol here no earlier than 10 am and continue until 11 pm, generally accepted in the Russian Federation.
In the Kirov region, the same restrictions apply as in Arkhangelsk: sales of alcoholic beverages begin at 10:00 and end until 23:00. But on weekends, residents and guests of the Kirov region can buy alcohol only for 6 hours: from 17:00 to 23:00 local time.
In the Komi Republic, although the sale of alcohol begins according to national time - at 8 a.m., it ends an hour earlier - at 22:00. After 10 pm you cannot buy alcohol in Mordovia, and besides, the sale of “fuel” here begins only at 11:00.
The Pskov region also decided not to rush into the start of alcohol sales: departments with high-grade drinks open no earlier than 10 a.m. They also close 2 hours earlier than recommended by the Main Law - at 9 pm.
While in Moscow sales of alcoholic beverages are carried out according to the schedule of Law No. 171, the Moscow region decided to delay the start of alcohol sales and shifted the opening of alcohol stores from 8 a.m. to 11:00, and end their work at 21:00. The time for the legal sale of alcohol has been “shortened” even more in the Tula region and Yakutia, where the receipt for the purchase of alcohol-containing products in no store will be punched before 14:00.
But perhaps the most severe restrictions were adopted in the Chechen Republic. In this area, alcoholic beverages can only be purchased for two hours a day - from 8 to 10 am. On Muslim holidays, selling and buying alcohol is prohibited even during these hours - there is a total taboo on alcohol.
In addition, in some regions of the Russian Federation, additional restrictions on the sale of alcohol apply to some dates that differ from the nationwide ban days. In the Komi Republic, for example, you can’t buy alcohol not only on Youth Day itself, but also on all the weekends surrounding it. In the Ulyanovsk region, local authorities also expanded the list of “sober” days a year. In the region, the sale of alcohol above 15% alcohol is punishable by law on any of the weekends available in the year (104 days), as well as on the Days of the Russian Federation (June 12) and Family Communication Days (September 12).
Where can you sell alcohol?
You can sell alcoholic beverages only in designated places (shops, restaurants, bars, etc.) and only if you have a license, as well as quality certificates for the goods. Another requirement for a retail outlet is the mandatory presence of a cash register.
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The sale of alcohol is profitable, but is associated with various prohibitions. Deputies are introducing new rules, limiting trading hours, and introducing “prohibition” days. We will talk about bans on the sale of alcohol in 2019 and other changes in legislation in this article.
What you will learn about:
Recent changes to the law on alcohol sales
In 2017, deputies introduced more than ten significant amendments to the law on the sale of alcohol in 2018. The new rules concern the time of sale, storage of alcoholic beverages, and a ban on the sale of energy drinks. Some of them came into force on January 1, 2018.
Let's look at the main amendments to 171-FZ relating to retail sales. There are six main changes:
Ban on the sale of alcohol with tonic substances in 2018.
The sale of alcoholic energy drinks from January 1, 2018 is prohibited in domestic stores. Alcoholic energy drinks can only be produced for export.
In law, low-alcohol drinks are considered energy drinks if they contain tonic substances. For example, theine, matein, carbonic acid and others.
Declarations are canceled for large enterprises dealing in beer, wine and stronger spirits.
Accounting for alcohol in the Unified State Automated Information System will gradually lead to the fact that declarations will not be required. However, for now it is necessary to declare their work for small breweries (those producing beer and other low-alcohol drinks less than 300 thousand decaliters). Thus, the state is trying to control small businesses and the quality of their products.
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Alcohol can only be stored in permanent premises. For example, from January 1, 2018, it is impossible to tell inspectors that the alcohol warehouse is located in a van in the courtyard of the store.
A gradation of powers of federal and regional authorities has been formed. Local deputies were given the opportunity to decide the fate of the alcohol retail trade (in the sense of adopting new local laws: introducing new bans on alcohol markets). But cafes and restaurants selling alcohol were exempted from the laws of regional authorities.
The list of villages and towns without access to the Internet, where it is possible not to use the Unified State Automated Information System, should be compiled only by the highest executive body of the constituent entity of the Russian Federation.
Rosalkogol may refuse to issue a license if there are unpaid administrative fines for violations in the field of sale of alcoholic beverages.
Alcohol sales laws in 2019: plans
However, new rules introduced in 2018 will fade into the background next year. Market participants are seriously discussing the initiative of the Expert Council under the Government of the Russian Federation to reduce the number of stores selling alcohol and tobacco products.
The innovation is associated with the national project “Demography”. Allegedly, alcohol stores negatively affect the birth rate and standard of living in the country. It is assumed that officials may refuse to issue new licenses for the sale of alcohol if the number of stores in the city exceeds 50 per 100 thousand people.
Rules for the sale of alcoholic beverages in the Russian Federation
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The requirements listed above are “new” in Russian legislation. But these are not the main requirements.
The list of main rules and prohibitions on the sale of alcohol in 2018 looks like this:
To sell such products, you must obtain a special license;
It is prohibited to sell alcohol from 23.00 to 8.00. In regions, the prohibited time may be longer;
It is prohibited to sell alcohol on children's and youth holidays (for example, the sale of alcohol on September 1, 2019 will be prohibited);
You can only sell labeled bottles;
During delivery and sale, each bottle must be “pierced” by a scanner for accounting in the Unified State Automated Information System. It receives all information related to the sale: cost, brand, time;
You cannot engage in online sales of alcohol;
Selling alcoholic beverages to young people under 18 years of age is prohibited.
The latest ban is related to the law “On the Prohibition of the Sale of Alcohol to Minors.” According to law enforcement reports, four out of five crimes committed by minors involve alcohol. Therefore, the ban is connected not only with concern for the health of teenagers, but also to reduce the number of crimes on “children’s holidays”: June 1, September 1, during school graduations.
Retail trade: requirements for premises and documents
Retail sales of alcoholic beverages imply not only the above rules, but also additional rules.
You cannot sell alcoholic beverages at retail:
in educational and children's institutions;
at wholesale centers;
through a mobile point of sale;
in public transport;
on the territories of military units and other army facilities;
at train stations;
during city and regional public holidays.
There are requirements for the premises in which such retail sales can be carried out.
Small retail outlets or stores selling alcohol, according to Article 16 171-FZ, must have their own premises with a sales area and warehouse or rent them, concluding an agreement for at least one year.
The area of such stores should be: in the city - starting from 50 square meters, in villages and towns - from 25 square meters.
If for some reason an entrepreneur cannot show a document on the long-term lease of a store and warehouse for a period of at least a year, then the license to sell alcohol will be revoked.
When opening a store and intending to sell alcohol there, an entrepreneur must take into account the requirements of Rosalkogol, described in Order 59n. According to them, premises for the sale of alcoholic beverages must be ventilated, heated and illuminated with electric bulbs, if necessary.
In addition, if there is light in the store or warehouse, it is necessary to ensure that direct sunlight does not fall on the bottles.
The procedure for selling alcoholic beverages wholesale
Wholesale sales of alcoholic beverages imply the same rules as for retail sales. The only thing is that the wholesale sale of alcoholic beverages at wholesale centers is allowed.
When registering wholesale sales in EGAIS, you must enter data for each invoice.
Time limit
There is a mandatory rule for the entire country: a ban on the sale of alcohol from 23 pm to 8 am in retail stores. This rule does not apply to cafes and restaurants that sell open bottles or cocktails with alcohol in glasses.
Some unscrupulous entrepreneurs, hiding behind a “cafe” sign, engage in retail sales of alcohol at night. Community activists regularly “catch” and conduct raids to detect such outlets. Recently, according to the organization “Sober Russia”, the number of such violations has decreased.
Ban on the sale of alcohol in the evening and morning in certain regions
Some regional authorities set their own time frames, increasing the time limit for alcohol sales.
For example, in St. Petersburg, a buyer will not be able to purchase alcohol from 10 pm to 11 am. Similar time frames are established in Adygea.
In the Karachay-Cherkess Republic, the ban is stricter - from 9 pm to 11 am.
In the Ivanovo and Irkutsk regions you cannot purchase alcohol from 21:00 to 9:00 am.
In the Kirov region, the ban time depends on the day of the week. If on weekdays you can sell alcohol until 23:00. Then on weekends and holidays - until 22 hours.
In Yakutia, where the indigenous population suffers from alcoholism, the ban is serious. Alcohol may only be sold after lunch: 2 p.m. And until 10 pm.
Ban on the sale of alcohol on holidays
171-FZ increased the powers of the regions: local authorities have the right to independently introduce conditions and prohibitions on the sale of alcohol. Not all, but the majority of regional deputies decided to quickly pass more laws restricting the sale of alcoholic beverages.
Separate days were introduced during which it was forbidden to trade in intoxicating drinks. True, the restrictions apply only to shops, not cafes and restaurants.
Alcohol ban days in 2019
In almost all regions of the Russian Federation, a ban on the sale of alcohol was announced in 2018 on the following dates:
May 25th is the date of “Last Call” (if the 25th falls on a Sunday, then “prohibition” is postponed to another day);
June 1 is “Children's Day”, during which many different events are organized for children and teenagers;
June 25, 26 or 28 - usually school graduations are held at this time, the specific day is chosen by regional deputies on the recommendation of the local Ministry of Education;
Thus, the traditional days of the ban are “youth” holidays. However, there are other days. For example, in some regions “prohibition” was in effect on September 11th. This is a day of sobriety - a holiday that has been celebrated for more than a hundred years in Russia.
In Dagestan, trade is prohibited on the holiday of Ramadan, in the Irkutsk region - on the days of the “Orthodox Rus'” event.
In the Perm region there was a ban on the sale of alcohol in 2018 on May 9, Victory Day. In the Penza region, it is prohibited to sell alcohol in the city center during the celebration of Russia Day (June 12).
Detailed sales prohibitions are listed in the table below.
Table of sales of alcoholic beverages in Russia for 2019
Considering that regional legislators do not stand still, but come up with new regional laws every month, the table may be supplemented with new restrictions in 2019.
For example, it is known that in October deputies of the Kemerovo region prepared a list of prohibited days (the law has not yet been adopted). It is planned to ban the sale of alcohol in this region on “children’s” holidays, as well as on June 12, May 9 and September 11.
Responsibility for selling alcohol during prohibited hours
The law on the sale of alcohol implies punishment for violating the ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages.
The article of the Code of Administrative Offenses for the sale of alcohol on holidays and at night, according to which entrepreneurs who “fine” are punished, is the same. This is part 3 of article 14.16 of the Administrative Code.
Penalties for violations vary:
from 5 to 10 thousand for officials (store director) and individual entrepreneurs;
from 50 to 100 thousand rubles - for companies.
Punishment can be with or without confiscation of all alcohol. It all depends on the severity of the court, as well as the number of administrative violations in the field of alcohol sales that the individual entrepreneur or company previously had.
The problem of alcoholism is extremely relevant for Russia. In order to depopulate alcohol and reduce the volume of its consumption in our country, legislative acts were approved regulating the sale of alcohol-containing products. Based on the current law, the documents of any organization whose specific activities are related to alcohol circulation specify the rules for the sale of alcohol.
From when and until when can you buy alcohol? Why do different regions have different opening hours for wine departments? What determines the timing of the ban on the sale of alcohol, and which area is the most strict in this regard? Let's look at the main restrictive rules that relate to the circulation of alcohol-containing products.
In Russia, the sale of alcohol at night is prohibited
The law banning the sale of alcohol is based on the requirements of the Federal Law of the Russian Federation, introduced on November 22, 1995 (No. 171-FZ). Moreover, all alcoholic products without exception fall under the established regulations.
The definition of “alcohol-containing products” includes drinks in which the ethanol concentration is 0.5% or higher. That is, this includes cider, mead, low-alcohol cocktails, and beer.
A strict restriction on the sale of alcohol to persons under the age of 18, that is, minors, was also established. As for the dispensing time for alcoholic beverages, this regime may vary depending on the established rules of local authorities.
On what days is the sale of alcohol prohibited?
It must be remembered that the current Law of the Russian Federation establishes a strict ban on the sale of alcohol on certain holidays. Days prohibiting the sale of alcohol are valid throughout Russia and are not subject to change.
Prohibitive measures on the sale of alcoholic beverages were introduced due to the steady increase in alcohol consumption
Local authorities can only add their own regional holidays to the list of “forbidden” days.
So, on what days is it prohibited to sell alcohol? Let us remind you that this rule is the same for all regions and regions:
- May 25: Last call day.
- June 1: Children's Day.
- June 12: Russia Day.
- June 27: Youth Day.
- September 1: Knowledge Day and first bell.
- September 11: International Temperance Day.
There are also dates that may change. These are the days of the last proms in schools. During these holidays, alcohol is prohibited from being sold in all supermarkets, shops, shops and other outlets selling alcohol.
Established alcohol dispensing times
According to the adopted government decree, it will not be possible to sell alcohol at night without breaking the law. This ban is established for a temporary period from 23 pm to 8 am. But the time frame may be adjusted depending on the opinion of regional authorities.
Moscow and Moscow region
In the capital, there is a time period established by the General Law prohibiting the sale of alcohol from 11 pm to 8 am. According to the resolution of the Moscow City Duma (the decree came into force on December 24, 2014), the time for the sale of alcohol-containing products in the Moscow region coincides with the restrictive framework in force in Moscow. These restrictions also apply to cities in the Moscow region.
The sales hours for alcohol vary in different regions of the Russian Federation; they are set by local authorities.
St. Petersburg and region
The northern capital of Russia turned out to be more strict regarding the sale of alcohol. Here you can buy it only from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. This resolution has been in effect since January 2014. The St. Petersburg region has softened only the morning hours and allowed alcohol to be sold not from 11, but from 9 o’clock in the morning. The evening ban begins the same as in St. Petersburg, from 22:00.
Regional laws
To determine after what time alcohol is not sold in the regions of our vast homeland, you need to have a general idea of the time limiting the sale of alcohol in the largest regions of the Russian Federation. The following table will help with this.
| Region/region of Russia | Alcohol sales ban time |
| Altai region | 21.00-09.00 |
| Amurskaya | 21.00-11.00 |
| Arkhangelskaya | 21.00-10.00 |
| Astrakhan | 21.00-10.00 |
| Belgorodskaya | 22.00-10.00 |
| Vladimirskaya | 21.00-09.00 |
| Volgogradskaya | 23.00-08.00 |
| Vologda | 23.00-08.00 |
| Voronezh | 23.00-08.00 |
| Jewish Autonomous Region | 22.00-11.00 |
| Transbaikal region | 20.00-11.00 |
| Ivanovskaya | 21.00-09.00 |
| Irkutsk | 21.00-09.00 |
| Kaliningradskaya | 22.00-0.00 |
| Kaluzhskaya | 22.00-10.00 |
| Kemerovo | 23.00-08.00 |
| Kirovskaya |
23.00-10.00 (weekdays) 22.00-17.00 (weekends) |
| Krasnodar region | 22.00-11.00 |
| Krasnoyarsk region | 23.00-08.00 |
| Kursk | 23.00-08.00 |
| Kurganskaya | 23.00-08.00 |
| Lipetskaya | 21.00-09.00 |
| Murmansk | 21.00-11.00 |
| Novosibirsk | 22.00-09.00 |
| Omsk | 22.00-10.00 |
| Orlovskaya | 23.00-08.00 |
| Orenburgskaya | 22.00-10.00 |
| Perm region | 23.00-08.00 |
| Pskovskaya | 21.00-10.00 |
| Primorsky Krai | 22.00-09.00 |
| Rostovskaya | 23.00-08.00 |
| Saratovskaya | 22.00-10.00 |
| Samara | 23.00-10.00 |
| Sverdlovskaya | 23.00-08.00 |
| Smolenskaya | 23.00-08.00 |
| Stavropol region | 22.00-10.00 |
| Tverskaya | 22.00-10.00 |
| Tomsk | 22.00-10.00 |
| Tula | 22.00-14.00 |
| Tyumen | 23.00-08.00 |
| Ulyanovskaya |
20.00-08.00 (weekdays) Weekend sales prohibited |
| Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug YuGRA (KhMAO) | 20.00-08.00 |
| Chelyabinsk | 23.00-08.00 |
| Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug | 22.00-10.00 |
| Yaroslavskaya | 23.00-08.00 |
| Republic | |
| Bashkiria (Bashkortostan) | 23.00-08.00 |
| Karelia | 23.00-08.00 |
| Kabardino-Balkaria | 22.00-10.00 |
| Karachay-Cherkessia (KCR) | 21.00-11.00 |
| Komi | 22.00-08.00 |
| Crimea | 23.00-08.00 |
| Mari El | 23.00-08.00 |
| Mordovia | 22.00-10.00 |
| Sakha (Yakutia) | 20.00-14.00 |
| North Ossetia Alania | 23.00-08.00 |
| Tatarstan | 22.00-10.00 |
| Khakassia | 23.00-08.00 |
| Chechnya |
(alcohol is only allowed to be sold here two hours a day) |
| Chuvashia | 22.00-10.00 |
| Udmurtia | 22.00-10.00 |
| Yakutia | 22.00-14.00 |
There is a widespread myth among the people that for some large retail chains, supermarkets, and privately owned ones, the general law has not been written. Such as:
- Auchan;
- Dixie;
- Ribbon;
- Radezh;
- OK;
- Globe;
- Magnet;
- METRO;
- Coin;
- 7th Family;
- Pyaterochka;
- Crossroads;
- SPAR (SPAR).
And in other large retailers, alcohol can be purchased around the clock. But this is simply an unjustified fabrication. Any trading company operating in the Russian Federation is obliged to strictly follow established federal requirements and local regulations.
The hours of alcohol sales do not depend on the size of the retail chain. All stores are subject to Russian laws.
Responsibility for breaking the law
But many entrepreneurs live by the principle that if there are rules, they can be broken. The law is strict and harsh towards such persons. For violating the adopted resolution on the dispensing time of alcoholic beverages even by a minute from the designated time frame, the following penalties are provided:
- For a trade organization: 50,000-100,000 rubles.
- For the head of an enterprise: 5,000-10,000 rubles.
This law also applies to trade through various Internet platforms. Although it is almost impossible to track how much alcohol was sold on the Internet. Therefore, the Russian Federation has completely banned the sale of alcohol in the virtual world.
Causes of alcoholism
If the fact of sale and operation of alcohol online sales is revealed, the owner of the IP address bears the penalty. He will have to pay a large fine of up to 1 million rubles. In the case of an official, the fine is up to 50,000 rubles.
Where can you buy alcohol at night?
But you can still buy the coveted alcohol at night. To do this you will have to go to a cafe, bar or restaurant. In such establishments, the sale of alcoholic beverages at night is permitted. True, with one caveat. You will have to drink alcohol while sitting civilly at the table of an entertainment establishment. They won't let you take it outside.
At night, you can also buy alcohol in Duty Free shops. These retail outlets are located at customs checkpoints and airports.
How are things in other countries?
Not only Russia is concerned about the growth of alcoholism and crimes occurring due to intoxication. A number of developed foreign countries have also introduced strict restrictions on the sale of alcoholic beverages. Which? Let's find out.
What conclusions do we have?
All the implemented strict temporary restrictions on the sale of alcoholic beverages are intended, if not to resolve, then at least to reduce the most acute problem - alcoholism. But are there any results? Statistics show that alcohol sales have not decreased, but the demand for alcohol has been redistributed.
Drink lovers are now simply purchasing the coveted liquid for future use during the daytime. Although narcologists talk about a decrease in the number of people seeking help as a result of alcohol abuse.
Time will tell whether such restrictive measures will have the expected effect. After all, the approved time frames are only a small part of the system of measures aimed at combating drunkenness.
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There has been a law in place for quite some time that makes it impossible to sell alcohol at certain hours. The ban applies to all regions of the Russian Federation without exception. State entities have the right to establish additional rules aimed at tightening the sale of alcoholic beverages. Why is the state struggling with excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages? What are the requirements for the sale of alcohol? These and many other questions can be answered in the article.
On restricting the sale of alcoholic beverages
In Russia there has always been a problem with the consumption of alcoholic beverages. The situation today is not the best. The amount of alcohol consumed per capita is several times higher than the norm, which is quite depressing. The authorities, concerned about the problem of drunkenness, are actively passing laws aimed at limiting the spread of alcohol.
Bans apply in a variety of areas. Everyone knows that it is forbidden to sell alcoholic beverages to minors. Recently, another point was added to this ban: a time limit on the sale of alcohol. In regions, certain hours and even days are established when the sale of alcohol is prohibited.
State powers to implement the sale of alcohol
What standards are established by Federal Law No. 171 “On the regulation of the production and circulation of alcohol”? Article 4 talks about the possibility of introducing a state monopoly on alcohol. At the same time, the powers of state bodies include:
It is about the restriction on the sale of alcohol that will be discussed further.
Reasons for restrictions and prohibitions
Alcohol is sold only during certain hours and days. Trade is not allowed everywhere, but only in specially designated places. There is a ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages to persons under the age of majority. Why are all these rules in place? What's the point?
Unfortunately, alcoholism is one of the most important problems in Russia. Neither holiday nor grief is complete without alcohol. The reasons for the high level of alcoholism in the country are varied. This is a low standard of living, an insufficiently developed culture and much more. Perhaps even the Russian mentality is to blame for the problem, but this is a controversial statement.
Alcoholism is the source of much unhappiness. A large number of crimes and offenses are associated precisely with alcohol intoxication of citizens. The authorities must fight alcoholism in every possible way, but not through direct prohibitions, but in indirect ways: by promoting physical education and sports, educating the people, etc. We should not forget about the need to improve the standard of living. For example, take the countries of Scandinavia. The standard of living there is the highest in the world, and these states are in first place in the sobriety rating.
Prohibited places
Alcohol is not allowed to be sold in some public places, a list of which is given in Article 16 of Federal Law-171. Retail trade is prohibited in the following places:
- military installations;
- mobile retail outlets;
- train stations, markets, airports;
- public transport and transport stops;
- Gas stations (car gas stations);
- educational, medical and sports institutions;
- some cultural institutions (sale of low-alcohol drinks is allowed in some places).
In case of sale of alcoholic beverages in these places, sanctions are established by law. Alcohol can be sold no closer than 150 meters from the establishments presented.
What does alcohol actually mean? According to the Government Decree “On the Prohibition of the Sale of Alcohol,” these are drinks that contain more than half a percent of ethyl alcohol. This includes vodka, wine products, beer, cider, mead and much more.
Ban days
At what hours and on what days is the sale of alcohol prohibited? The federal law gives regions the opportunity to independently introduce bans on the conditions for the sale of alcohol-containing products. Local authorities in many cities rushed to take advantage of this ban. So-called “days of sobriety” began to be introduced, when the sale of alcohol was completely prohibited. As a rule, such days are associated with children's or youth holidays. Thus, almost all Russian regions introduced a corresponding ban on the following days:
Separately, we should highlight Temperance Day, which has been celebrated every September 11 since 1911. In Central Russia, June 12 - Russia Day and September 12 - Family Communication Day are also added to the presented dates.
Can the regions even introduce a “prohibition”? Unfortunately or fortunately, local authorities do not have such powers. This will violate the requirements of several laws at once - antimonopoly, free trade, etc.
Ban hours
Over time, alcohol sales should also be dealt with by local regional authorities. There is even a whole table from which you can determine the hours of the ban on the sale of alcohol in a particular region. At the same time, a federal rule has been established, that is, a mandatory rule for everyone: the sale of alcohol is prohibited from 11 pm to 8 am. This requirement does not apply to bars, restaurants, cafes, as well as shops trading without applying duties.
In Moscow and the Moscow region there is a ban that coincides with the federal one. It is not so easy to buy alcohol in St. Petersburg: alcohol is not sold from 10 pm to 11 am. Similar time frames have been established throughout Central Russia. But in Yakutia, for example, everything is much more complicated. You can buy alcohol here only from 10 pm to 2 pm. The most stringent requirements for the sale of alcohol are established in Chechnya: it is prohibited to buy alcohol here from 10 am to 8 am.
Law on the sale of alcohol: age restrictions
The new Law Prohibiting the Sale of Alcohol at Certain Hours and Days (1995, as amended on July 29, 2017) regulates the sale of alcohol to individuals. In particular, the regulation prohibits the sale of alcohol to minors, that is, persons under 18 years of age. However, some stores have the opportunity not to sell alcohol-containing products to persons under 21 years of age.
For selling alcohol to a minor, the seller will be subject to administrative liability. However, if within 180 days (within six months) the culprit repeats the violation, he will face criminal liability.
The corpus delicti of the crime under consideration is of a formal nature. Its objective side will be the retail trade in alcohol. The intent to violate the law in this case is direct. The seller understood that the buyer may be a minor. The subject of the crime will be the seller himself - a retail worker.
Sanctions for selling alcohol during prohibited hours
For selling alcohol at night, the culprit will be fined 100 thousand rubles in accordance with Article 14.11 of the Administrative Code of the Russian Federation. The same punishment awaits citizens or legal entities who decide to sell “strong drinks” in inappropriate places. Additionally, such a measure of liability as confiscation of alcohol-containing products may be applied.
What will citizens or legal entities expect? persons who agreed to sell alcohol to minors? The seller as an individual will be fined from 30 thousand to 50 thousand rubles. The official will pay a fine from 100 thousand to 200 thousand rubles. A legal entity will be forced to pay the state an amount reaching half a million rubles.
Criminal prosecution will await those who violate the law repeatedly. The punishment here is a fine of up to 80 thousand rubles, or correctional labor for up to three years. A ban on holding a professional position is also possible - also for up to 3 years.
Opinions on the law
How do citizens, as well as legislators themselves, evaluate the law banning the sale of alcohol on weekends and during certain hours? Are the restrictions introduced by representatives of the legislative process effective? Initially, it was hoped that the measures taken would help significantly reduce the level of alcohol consumption by the population. Many considered the measure effective. Reducing the hours during which alcohol can be purchased should have an impact on alcohol consumption.
However, there is a group of citizens who think differently. Opponents of the law oppose the ban on the sale of alcohol on holidays. Law enforcement agencies have repeatedly reported on cases where citizens purchased alcohol either in advance or at shady spots. Opponents of the law claim that alcohol can always be purchased in advance, and restrictions or prohibitions themselves have never had a positive impact. Moreover, a citizen who purchased alcohol in large quantities in advance may lose control of himself and drink it all. The result is serious poisoning, intoxication, increased crime, etc. There are also people who believe that restrictions will lead to the development of the shadow market and their own production. In illegal outlets, alcohol sold, as a rule, is not of the best quality. This can lead to poisoning and serious harm to health. Surrogate products produced independently can even lead to death.
