Now citizens and companies will not be able to place advertising on any information platforms of foreign agents, including websites, blogs and social networks. This norm has been added to the law on advertising.
The amendments also supplement the law «On control over the activities of persons under foreign influence». According to the new norm, foreign agents are subject to restrictions and prohibitions prescribed by the law on advertising.
The document does not introduce new articles into the CAO RF and the Criminal Code of the RF. The law does not provide for separate sanctions for advertising by foreign agents and advertising of their information resources. The deputies stated that the responsibility for violation of the new rules is already prescribed in the existing laws.
Placement of advertising by a foreign agent. Part 8 of Article 19.34 of the CAO provides for a fine of 30,000 to 50,000 ₽ for citizens, 100,000 to 300,000 ₽ for managers and sole proprietorships, 150,000 to 250,000 ₽ for small businesses, and 300,000 to 500,000 ₽ for medium and large enterprises.
If a foreign agent has been fined twice under this article within a year, the third offense within a year threatens criminal liability under Part 2 of Article 330.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. It provides for a fine of up to 300,000 ₽, or compulsory labor for up to 480 hours, or correctional work for up to two years, or imprisonment for up to two years.
Placing advertising with a foreign agent
There is no separate article in the Advertising Law which deals with the placement of advertising on the resources of foreign agents. Most likely, you will be held liable under Part 1 of Article 14.3 of the Administrative Offenses Code of the Russian Federation. It provides for a fine from 2,000 to 2,500 ₽ for citizens, from 4,000 to 20,000 ₽ for managers and individual entrepreneurs, from 50,000 to 250,000 ₽ for small businesses, and from 100,000 to 500,000 ₽ for medium and large enterprises.