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The President of Uzbekistan has signed a law amending the Code of Administrative Responsibility. These changes are aimed at increasing accountability for the illegal circulation of pyrotechnic products. The new law increases fines for the production, storage, transportation, sale, and import of fireworks.
New Fines: What Has Changed?
According to the amendments, the illegal use of pyrotechnic products will now result in a fine ranging from 5 to 20 base calculation units (BCU), along with the confiscation of the offending items. This penalty remains the same as in the previous version, but the use of fireworks has been specifically highlighted in a separate section.
The most severe consequences await those involved in the illegal production, manufacturing, storage, transportation, shipment, or export of pyrotechnic products. For such violations, fines now range from 15 to 30 BCUs, also with confiscation (previously, the fine was from 5 to 20 BCUs).
For the illegal sale or import of pyrotechnic products, the fine now ranges from 25 to 50 BCUs (previously from 5 to 20 BCUs), with mandatory confiscation of the offending items.
Why Tougher Penalties Are Beneficial
One of the main arguments in favor of increasing penalties for the illegal circulation of fireworks is the improvement of public safety. If pyrotechnic products are uncertified or used improperly, they can cause serious incidents, including fires, injuries, and even fatalities. Increasing fines and tightening penalties will create a significant deterrent for those who wish to break the law, thereby reducing the number of such incidents.
The substantial increase in fines and the tightening of penalties for the illegal sale and import of pyrotechnic products will also help reduce the black market for these goods. Those engaged in illegal trade will now be more cautious, as the risks they face have significantly increased. This will lead to a decrease in the availability of illegal products on the market, which, in turn, will reduce the likelihood of dangerous or substandard items reaching consumers.
Toughening responsibility for the illegal circulation of pyrotechnic products is an important and necessary step. It will not only improve public safety but also help curb the black market, protect children and teenagers from dangers, and support law and order in the country. These new measures are aimed at creating safer conditions for all citizens of Uzbekistan, and their effectiveness will depend on how seriously each of us takes the new rules.
The text has been translated by AI. For more accurate information, please refer to the Russian version of the article.
