Almost 400 alcohol markets were closed in Transbaikalia due to the new law

About 400 shops selling alcoholic beverages were closed in the Trans-Baikal Territory. This was due to the entry into force on September 1 of a new law prohibiting the sale of alcohol in outlets located in apartment buildings, provided that their area is less than 300 square meters. m.

An exception was made for stores with an area of more than 300 square meters. They can only sell alcoholic beverages in a separate room and with a separate cash register and entrance. Information about the dangers of alcohol consumption should be posted outside the premises, writes ChitaMedia news agency.

Sergey Novichenko, Deputy Head of the Committee on Economic Policy and Entrepreneurship of the regional parliament, said that there are about 3,000 retail outlets selling alcohol in the region. About 800 of them are in Chita. Some stores managed to prepare for the innovation and equipped separate premises for the sale of alcohol.

Representatives of other businesses, such as bakeries, cafes, and children's development centers, may come to the vacated premises. The local authorities are ready to provide support.

Earlier it was reported about the plans of the Moscow region authorities from September 1 to ban the sale of alcohol in the courtyards of residential buildings. This measure was taken due to complaints from residents about alcohol market visitors. Residents are very concerned that often the entrance to liquor stores goes directly to the playground.

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