Lawyer Warns of Fines for Discarding Smoldering Coals After Barbecues
Russia imposes heavy fines for leaving barbecue coals unattended in nature
Russians face fines for dumping smoldering barbecue coals, regardless of where they picnic. However, penalties in green zones can be three times higher, according to Turgunboy Zokirov, an assistant professor in the Department of Administrative Law and Procedure at Kutafin Moscow State Law University (MSAL).
The expert emphasized that improperly extinguished coals pose a real fire hazard, violating fire safety regulations. Offenders can be fined between 5,000 and 15,000 rubles for leaving coals unattended in nature. If a special fire safety regime is in effect, the fine may increase to 20,000 rubles.
Fine Amounts for Discarding Smoldering Coals, Depending on Location and Circumstances:
- In forest-park green belts: 40,000 to 50,000 rubles.
- In forests: 15,000 to 30,000 rubles.
- Under a special fire safety regime or state of emergency due to wildfires: 40,000 to 50,000 rubles.
If smoldering coals cause a fire that results in minor harm to health or property damage up to 250,000 rubles, the fine can also reach 50,000 rubles.
In more serious cases, offenders may face criminal liability.
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