State Duma Deputy Khamzaev proposed to limit the sale of alcohol on New Year's Eve for the sake of health Citizens did not “get drunk,” said Sultan Khamzaev, a member of the State Duma Committee on Security and Anti-Corruption, told RIA Novosti.
“Alcohol on New Year's Eve is a fantastic destroyer of the life and health of our citizens. It is impossible to leave everything to chance only for entrepreneurs, because the situation is becoming critical, “the deputy said.
According to Khamzayev, specific mechanisms are needed to protect the health of citizens. So, inside the New Year holidays, it is necessary to impose restrictions on the sale of alcohol. “This is important, since some citizens are losing moderation,” he suggested.
The State Duma representative also suggested that all cultural events in the New Year be free – so people will have something to do with themselves. “On New Year's holidays, all cinemas, theaters, museums, swimming pools and sports complexes should be free,” he said, noting that in this case, “we will“ push people out of the house ”and pull away from the“ bottle ”.
According to the politician, on December 15, a meeting of the inter-factional deputy working group will be held, including on the regulation of the sale of alcohol on New Year's holidays. “We will invite the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Prosecutor's Office, Rosalkogolregulirovanie, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Labor,” he concluded. from January 1, 2022, it will introduce new GOST standards for alcoholic beverages. In particular, new labeling will appear on the products, which will cause a shortage of goods on the market.