The Russian government has withdrawn the bill on selling alcohol on… (законопроект · продажа · алкоголь)
The Russian government has withdrawn the bill on selling alcohol on domestic flights. The Ministry of Economic Development withdrew the legislation on the sale of alcohol in duty-free shops on domestic flights, reported Izvestia citing a document.
Consensus
- The Russian government withdrew a draft law from the State Duma that would have permitted alcohol sales in duty-free shops on domestic flights.
- The draft law was initially proposed by the Ministry of Finance in November 2023.
- The measure was intended to support businesses affected by sanctions and the pandemic.
- The temporary measures were set to last until June 30, 2026.
- The government stated that the initiative had lost relevance and was no longer needed.
Points of divergence
- The draft law was expected to increase revenue by 8.9 billion rubles, and it aimed to support owners of MBTs (duty-free shops) and operators of international airports in Russia. — vedomosti
- From 2019 to 2023, the number of duty-free shops decreased by 20%, and alcohol sales dropped by 64%. Additionally, businesses faced difficulties returning goods due to closed logistics corridors. — riamo
- The Ministry of Finance estimated that maintaining 2022 passenger traffic levels could generate about 8.95 billion rubles in additional revenue from the law's implementation. — riamo
- In 2024, the Russian Interior Ministry proposed setting a limit on alcohol sales per passenger in duty-free shops and recommended measures to prevent immediate consumption after purchase, such as using zip-lock bags, and restricting sales to passengers arriving at their destination. — vedomosti
Coverage (3 sources)
- Government withdrew bill on alcohol sales in duty-free shops — Ведомости
- Russian Government Withdraws Alcohol Sales Bill for Domestic Flights — РИАМО
- Cabinet withdraws bill on alcohol sales in duty-free shops on domestic flights — ТАСС (Telegram)