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Russia: Implemented Law No.42-FZ Prohibiting Advertising with Foreign Agents

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Implemented Law No.42-FZ Prohibiting Advertising with Foreign Agents

On 11 March 2024, Law No. 42-FZ entered into force following its signing into law on the same day. The law, previously Bill no. 553750-8, imposes a ban on advertising on platforms owned by media entities designated as foreign. The law also prohibit…

Scope

Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Prohibition of goods and services
Regulated Economic Activity
online advertising provider
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament

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2024-02-15
under deliberation

On 15 February 2024, the Bill No.553750-8 which imposes a ban on advertising on platforms owned by …

2024-02-28
under deliberation

On 28 February 2024, the State Duma, the lower house of the Russian parliament, passed Bill No. 553…

2024-03-06
adopted

On 6 March 2024, the Federation Council adopted Bill No. 553750-8, which imposes a ban on advertisi…

2024-03-11
in force

On 11 March 2024, Law No. 42-FZ entered into force following its signing into law on the same day. …