Amendments to the Law "On Internal Trade" and the Code of Offenses propose restricting the sale of energy drinks to minors. The bill was initiated by Jogorku Kenesh deputy Erulan Kokulov, citing a statement by President Sadyr Japarov.
Requirements for sellers and couriers
Under the draft, sellers in shops, cafes and restaurants, as well as couriers, will be required to check buyers' age. If there is doubt about whether a buyer is of legal age, they must be asked to present an identity document or a digital document. The sale of an energy drink must be refused if the document is not provided.
Penalties for violating sales rules
Fines for selling to minors
The ban applies not only to physical points of sale. The sale of energy drinks through online platforms and delivery services is also covered by the law. In addition, the bill provides for a complete ban on the sale of such drinks through vending machines.
Additional requirements for couriers and businesses
- Couriers will be prohibited from leaving orders containing energy drinks at the door without personally verifying the recipient's age.
- Failure to display clear information about the ban (in Kyrgyz and Russian) carries a warning or a fine of 1,000 som for individuals and 5,000 som for legal entities.
From the document
The sale of an energy drink to a minor will entail a fine of 10,000 som for individuals and 35,000 for legal entities.
Context
The initiative, put forward for public discussion on the Jogorku Kenesh website, aims to tighten control over the circulation of energy drinks among young people.
