Monitoring of the Federal Legislation dated 3.03.2009

Federal Law No. 28-FZ of February 28, 2009 on the Amendments to the Federal Law on the Banks and Banking Activities

The banks with the capital less than Rbl 180 million as of January 1, 2007 must increase it evenly within four years.

Decision of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 179 of February 14, 2009 on the Seasonal Duties for Rice and Fours of It Imported to the Territory of the Russian Federation in 2009

Introduces the rates of seasonal duties for rice and flours of it imported to Russia until May 15, 2009 inclusive.

Decision of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 174 of February 26, 2009 on the Amendments to the Customs Tariff of the Russian Federation for Special-Purpose Motor Vehicles

Introduces for 9 months the rates of import customs duties for new and used special-purpose motor vehicles.

Decision of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 173 of February 26, 2009 on the Amendments to the Customs Tariff of the Russian Federation for Some Dairy Products

The rate of the duty for milk and kefir with the fat content 1% to 6% by weight in the primary package, net weight up to 0.35 l makes 15% of the customs cost.

Decision of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 166 of February 24, 2009 on the Procedure of Submission by the Bodies and Agents of Currency Control to the Body of Currency Control Authorised by the Government of the Russian Federation of Documents and Information Necessary for the Execution of Its Functions

Introduces a new procedure of submission and transfer of documents and information by the bodies and agents of currency control to the Federal Service of Financial and Budget Enforcement.

Decision of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 165 of February 24, 2009 on the Amendments to the Classification of Fixed Assets Included in the Amortisation Groups

Some drilling equipment for oil extraction and prospecting is transferred from the third to the second amortisation group.

Decision of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 163 of February 24, 2009 on the Accreditation of the Bodies of Certification and Testing Laboratories (Centres) Carrying out Works of Compliance Confirmation

Specifies the procedure of accreditation of the bodies of certification and testing laboratories (centres) providing compliance confirmation.

Decision of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 160 of February 24, 2009 on the Procedure to Fix Security Zones of Electric Network Facilities and the Special Terms of Use of the Land Plots within the Boundaries of Such Zones

According to the Land Code of the Russian Federation, security zones of object of the power supply industry may be located on the lands of any category.

Decision of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 147 of February 24, 2009 on the Processing of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances

Federal Law No. 134 of July 19, 2007 permits the processing of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances, including those withdrawn from illegal circulation, for further use in educational, expert, investigation work and medical certification, as well as to obtain substances other than narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances.

Decision of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 112 of February 14, 2009 on the Endorsement of the Rules of Transportation of Passengers and Luggage by the Road Transport

Specifies the following types of transportation: regular transportation, transportation to order and transportation by taxi.

Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation No. 128 of February 12, 2009 on the Amendments to the Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia No. 310 of May 26, 1997

If the parent's foreign passport contains information on the child, the child's photograph must be added regardless of the age.