Uzbekistan is set to increase fines for violations of trademark and brand rights. The production and sale of illicit alcohol and tobacco products will also be classified as a strictly criminal offence.
On November 15, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev approved a series of changes in the licensing of certain activities. These changes, which will come into effect on February 17, 2024, include an increase in sanctions for specific violations.
Administrative violations such as breaches of sanitary legislation and veterinary norms will now attract higher fines. The law also introduces responsibility for violations of safety standards of veterinary drugs and feed additives, as well as rules for their production, storage, and transportation.
The law expands the scope of illegal use of other people’s trademarks and trade names to include geographical indications. Violators will not only face fines but also confiscation of the subject of the violation.
Changes will also be made to Article 186 of the Criminal Code, which deals with the production and sale of goods, performance of works, and provision of services that do not meet safety requirements. The revised sanctions will include restriction of liberty (1-3 years) or imprisonment for up to 3 years, in addition to fines and community and correctional labour.
The law stipulates stricter punishments for actions committed on a particularly large scale, by prior agreement by a group of persons, repeatedly, by a dangerous recidivist, or resulting in medium or serious bodily injury. In the event of death resulting from these actions, the law provides for imprisonment ranging from 5 to 7 years.
The illegal production of alcohol and tobacco will now be immediately classified as a criminal offence, with sanctions including fines, correctional labour, restriction of liberty, or imprisonment.
These changes reflect Uzbekistan’s commitment to uphold the rule of law and protect the rights and safety of its citizens.
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