What will change in the laws in March 2020

Brawlers in transport will begin to be pacified with stun guns, the blocking of electronic wallets will be reported on the same day.

Finance

From March 28, users of electronic wallets will be informedFederal Law of December 27, 2019 N 490-FZ "On Amendments to Article 9 of the Federal Law" On the National Payment System " about blocking the account. The operator of the payment system must send an SMS or call on the day of the "freeze". He will also have to explain the reason.

Lawyer services

Lawyers canFederal Law of 02.12.2019 N 400-FZ "On Amendments to the Federal Law" On Advocacy and the Bar in the Russian Federation " work for a “success fee”. We are talking about a reward that depends on the outcome of the case. Usually based on results ships you get compensation, and your defender gets a percentage of it. Previously, this scheme also worked, but mostly "gray". From March 1, this condition can be legally included in the contract.

It is impossible to take advantage of the innovation if we are talking about a criminal case or an administrative offense case.

There are other changes as well. Now, in order to establish a bar association, a law office or a bureau, it is enough to work for 3 years, and not 5 as before. In addition, the chambers of lawyers were obliged to maintain websites and publish annual financial statements on them.

Medicines

From March 1 to Russia you canFederal Law of December 27, 2019 No. 475-FZ import drugs containing narcotic and psychotropic substances not registered in the country. But only if they have no registered counterparts. The decision on the need for import will be made by the medical commission in each individual case.

In 2019, there were several high-profile arrests on charges of illegal trafficking in psychotropic substances. Mothers who ordered the anticonvulsant drug Frisium from abroad were under investigation. It was impossible to buy it in Russia, since it had not been registered.

The new law should help patients get what they need without any problems. medicines.

Transport

From March 1, old and vintage cars will be able to drive onto roads without safety certificates. But for this it will be necessary to undergo a special examination. We are talking about cars and motorcycles over 30 years old, trucks and buses over 50.

Specialists accredited by the All-Russian Sports Federation for Motor Sports have obtained the right to inspect vehicles. They will decide if the car complies with GOSTGOST R 58686-2019 or not.

Marking

Footwear

From March 1, shoes are compulsoryResolution of the Government of the Russian Federation of July 5, 2019 No. № 860 marking. We are talking about applying a label with which you can find out where the product was made and which way it went to the counter. Previously, shoes were labeled as an experiment. This has now grown into a legal requirement.

Checks

Labeled goods on paper receipts will be markedInformation of the Federal Tax Service of Russia "The formats of fiscal documents have changed" symbol "[M]". In electronic displays the product identification code.

Safety

Transport security personnel will be allowedFederal Law of 02.12.2019 N 415-FZ "On Amendments to Article 12.3 of the Federal Law" On Transport Safety " use stun guns. This can be done in order to detain criminals, protect the object, citizens and yourself, and suppress resistance. Before discharging the device into the offender, the employee must warn of his intentions. But in an emergency, you can do without it.