ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, April 23. Turkmenistan
is introducing stricter administrative liability for violations in
advertising and trade activities starting from May 1, as part of
updated amendments to the country’s Code of Administrative
Offenses, Trend
reports via the press service of the Turkmen Government.
The changes, signed into law by President Serdar
Berdimuhammedov, are aimed at strengthening consumer protection,
increasing market transparency, and regulating economic activity
more effectively.
Under the revised Article 312¹, liability is introduced for the
dissemination of knowingly false advertising related to goods,
services, or their producers and sellers. The regulation covers
both traditional media and online platforms, including internet
resources. Penalties apply in cases where misleading information is
distributed for profit and causes significant harm.
Fines are set on a differentiated basis depending on the
offender: individuals will face penalties ranging from 30 to 50
base units, officials from 40 to 60 base units, and legal entities
from 50 to 75 base units.
In a separate amendment to Article 322, the authorities have
also increased penalties for street trading and the provision of
services in unauthorized locations, including streets, squares,
residential courtyards, and building entrances.
Such violations will now result in a warning, confiscation of
goods, or fines ranging from half a base unit to one base unit,
replacing the previous lower range of 0.3 to 0.5 base units.
The information notes that the new measures are intended to
reduce illegal commercial activity and ensure a more regulated and
transparent economic environment in the country.
