responsibility for drinking alcohol in public places ... This topic has become quite topical recently.And it is right.I agree that it is rather unpleasant to watch the street scene, which is not quite sober young people (and not only) behaves inappropriately.Insults and challenging behavior - this is only a small part of the consequences of drinking alcohol, which, incidentally, is the public we drink.
punishment in accordance with the Code of Administrative Offences
In Russia, drinking alcohol in public places in the presence of a large number of people shall be punished in accordance with the provisions of administrative law.Punishment is subjected, any citizen of Russia, if it allows the use of alcohol-containing products in public places.This applies to beer and other types of alcohol.Note that if the offense is committed by minors, the responsibility for his actions incur his parents or guardian.
What applies to alcohol?
As for the alcohol, all beverages containing more than 12% alcohol, are in the list of prohibited for use in public places.The penalty includes a fine.Exceptions are public places such as cafes, restaurants and so on.The use of alcohol-containing beverages on their territory is not against the law.
What places are considered to be public?
Administrative responsibility to the citizens of the Russian Federation, which are seen in the use of beer and other alcohol-containing beverage in a public place.The ban drinking alcohol only applies to some of their views:
- various medical institutions (hospitals, clinics, etc.);
- and educational institutions;
- urban transport (including suburban);
- sports facilities (and other platforms);
- pavilions stops and gas stations;
- space reserved for cultural activities (parks, cinemas, beaches and so on.);
- airport, railway station and other implying accumulation of large numbers of people.
administrative liability applies only to persons who are over the age of sixteen.For drinking of alcoholic beverages by minors are punished parents, if any, or the guardian.
amount of the fine
Code, which regulates the scope of administrative violations in the Russian Federation, as a punishment for drinking alcohol in public places provides for the collection of fines, the amount of which may vary from a minimum of 100 to a maximum of 1,000 rubles.
Note that the imposition of punishment is made, even if the citizen in alcoholic intoxication was detained on the street, despite the fact that he used the alcohol-containing beverages, such as in a cafe or restaurant.
It violators who have not attained the age of sixteen, too, have to bear the responsibility.She has expressed that to pay the penalty for drinking alcohol will have their parents or guardians.
trial
In the case of denial and refusal to perform the imposed punishment of offenders are attracted to the proceedings before the Court.For this trial the plaintiff is sufficient to apply to a judicial authority.As the plaintiff can serve a witness of the incident, or, so to speak, the victim of the actions and behavior of the citizen who is the influence of alcohol.After the case will be considered in the hearing, and the judge will be decided, its execution is transferred to the bailiffs.Such proceedings can be conducted both in relation to the adult citizen, and to a minor.Avoid punishment possible if your lawyer has the experience and knowledge that will help him to convince the court of insufficient evidence of guilt of the defendant.
Who else face punishment for drinking alcohol?
If the age of offenders is less than 18 years, it can be applied other sanctions.For example, in addition to the punishment of parents (guardians) in the form of a fine, and the responsibility of adult accomplices drinking alcoholic beverages.For individuals who have contributed to bringing minors to a state of alcoholic intoxication, too, acts of the Administrative Code, or rather its components.Drinking alcohol is fraught with adult accomplices alcohol punishable by a fine, which is assigned to the minimum and maximum amount of 100 - 500 rubles.The specific amount of the fine depends on the degree of alcohol products.
Legislation news
In accordance with the statute in force from January 1, 2013, drinking alcohol in public places is prohibited.As punishment for the offense provided for penalties.
If we talk about what is in the public place, the list of them is significantly increased in the new legislation.It got the organization of educational and medical treatment, cultural orientation different institutions, sports facilities, all public transport and bus shelters, various markets, beaches and train stations, and even backyards, porches and even staircases.The size of the fine, as noted above, ranges from 100 to 700 rubles depending on the degree of drink consumed.
You can also note came into force amendments to the current legislation.They provide for a period of time in which you can make the sale of strong alcoholic beverages (over 15 degrees) and beer.Limited to this time period in the evening, starting at 22.00 and until 9 o'clock in the morning.And these amendments also prohibits the sale of alcoholic production in pavilions and kiosks.In institutions belonging to the category of catering, the law on drinking alcohol does not apply.
Penalties have also become more stringent.For example, this applies to sellers of alcoholic beverages, which distribute it to minors.The penalty for such an offense is now 10 times greater than before, and for individuals it will vary from 30 to 50 thousand. Rubles, and for the officer will have a minimum of 100 and a maximum of 200 thousand. Rubles.The highest penalty is imposed on a legal entity and is the initial amount of 300 and the maximum - 500 thousand rubles.Interestingly, in this case, all available alcoholic beverages are subject to confiscation.
Conclusions
So, let's sum up.It became clear that any citizen in Russia can be punished with a fine for drinking alcohol in public nature.But that is not all.Not only the use, but also being in a public place while intoxicated is covered by the Code governing the scope of administrative violations.For minors subjected to punishment by their parents or, in their absence, the guardian.Fines can reach the sum of 1,000 rubles, as well as their possible recovery as a result of the trial.And yet, partners alcohol to minors are also responsible for their actions and be punished with a fine.
