In Irkutsk Region, on September 1, a ban on alcohol sales has been introduced in all retail outlets from 08.00 to 23.00. Police will work in an enhanced mode, checking stores and kiosks for compliance with the restrictions, including sales of alcohol to minors. Violators face large fines, and information about them may be passed on to decide on license revocation.

According to the decree of the Government of the Irkutsk Region of June 14, 2012 No. 330-pp, additional restrictions on the retail sale of alcoholic beverages have been established in the territory of the Irkutsk Region. In connection with the celebration of Knowledge Day (September 1), a ban on the sale of alcohol in all retail outlets from 08:00 to 23:00 has been introduced. This measure is necessary in order to reduce the availability of alcoholic beverages, including for young people and children.
All personnel of the units responsible for the application of administrative legislation of the regional and city departments of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs will be on duty in an enhanced mode. On the first school day, inspections of shops and retail pavilions will be conducted to identify violations of the decree, as well as the sale of alcohol to minors. All services are focused on this task, including patrol and post units and district police officers. In addition, attention will be paid to retail outlets at all public transport stops, where the sale of even beer is prohibited on any day.
The police of the Angara region warn all entrepreneurs engaged in the sale of alcohol-containing products. For violating legislative prohibitions, they face administrative liability under Article 14.16 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation. This provision provides for heavy fines for both private traders and legal entities. The police will send all information about violators to licensing departments to decide on revoking licenses. Police urge citizens to report all facts of illegal trade to the police.
Based on materials from the press service of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the Irkutsk Region