Street-feeding of pigeons to incur fines for offenders
In the city streets of Russia, feeding pigeons may come with a hefty fine if certain conditions are met. According to Article 8.2 of the Administrative Code of the Russian Federation, fines are imposed for non-compliance with environmental protection requirements related to waste management.
For citizens, the fines range from 2,000 to 3,000 rubles. However, it's important to note that the act of feeding pigeons per se is not directly fined. Instead, fines are imposed when the action leads to health risks or unsanitary conditions. This means that evidence of such consequences is necessary to impose a fine.
Officials and organizations face significantly higher fines. Officials can be fined 10,000 to 30,000 rubles, while organizations can be fined up to 250,000 rubles. The fines for organizations are the highest among the three groups mentioned.
It's also worth mentioning that these fines are monetary penalties, not imprisonment. Moreover, if fines are repeated, the amount will increase, as stated by State Duma deputy, Sergei Kолунов.
Interestingly, there is no distinction made between the fines for feeding pigeons indoors and outdoors. Additionally, fines will only be imposed if there is photographic or video evidence of the violation.
In summary, feeding pigeons on the streets in Russia may result in fines for residents, officials, and organizations. However, the fines are not for the act of feeding itself, but for violating sanitary norms that could lead to health risks or unsanitary conditions. Evidence of such consequences is necessary to impose a fine.
In Russia, fines for feeding pigeons are imposed under the general-news category, as they are related to policy-and-legislation, particularly in regards to the Administrative Code of the Russian Federation. These fines are not necessarily for the action of feeding pigeons itself, but rather for causing health risks or unsanitary conditions, as discussed in politics.
