Overview of changes in legislation during October-December 2015
In this review of legislation, we will tell you about the key changes in the “fourth antimonopoly package”, which entered into force on 5 January 2016, and which will largely contribute to the liberalization of antimonopoly regulations, and are intended to focus the work of the antimonopoly authorities on violations that really affect the state of competition. The newly adopted law, which aims to strengthen the payment discipline of energy consumers, and increasing responsibility in case of violations of the set energy consumption limits; It provides for “an irrevocable bank guarantee" as a mechanism for fulfilment of obligations on payment of the cost of energy consumed; stricter administrative responsibility for cases of unauthorized connection to electric, heat, oil and gas networks. Federal Law dated 30.12.2015 No. 459-FZ specifies requirements for cultural heritage objects, ensuring the safety and permanence of historic buildings within their historic settlements. The Russian Government introduced a bill aimed at improving the security of participants in shared construction projects, and transparency for activities of developers.
