The draft legislation, published on the portal for discussion of draft normative legal documents, proposes amendments to the Code of Administrative Liability. The changes are intended to strengthen penalties for violations in air transport, improve service quality and enhance flight safety.

Under the proposed amendments to Article 116, which covers violations of flight safety rules, operating an aircraft or performing duties directly related to flight operations without the required authorization would carry a fine of 10 base calculating amount (BCA), or UZS 4.4 million, for individuals and 20 BCA (UZS 8.8 million) for officials.

Flights that exceed passenger or cargo capacity limits, maximum takeoff weight restrictions or aircraft balance requirements would be punishable by a fine of 15 BCA (UZS 6.6 million).

Operating an aircraft that is unairworthy or prohibited from service would carry a fine of 20 BCA (UZS 8.8 million). Flying an aircraft or helicopter that has not been properly registered or lacks identification or registration markings would incur a fine ranging from 10 to 20 BCA (UZS 4.4 million–8.8 million).

The bill would also revise Article 117, narrowing the scope of violations it covers. If adopted, the article would apply only to failure to comply with instructions from an aircraft commander or crew members concerning rules for moving around the aircraft.

The proposed fine for a first violation would range from 5 to 10 BCA (UZS 2.2 million–4.4 million). Repeat violations within one year would carry fines of 15 to 20 BCA (UZS 6.6 million–8.8 million).

At the same time, the bill would remove the existing penalty for violating rules on photography, filming, video recording or the use of radio communication equipment aboard aircraft. The current fine ranges from 3 to 5 BCA (UZS 1.32 million–2.2 million).

The draft also proposes adding Article 198-10, covering failure to comply with instructions issued by the Ministry of Transport or the Civil Aviation Agency of Uzbekistan.

For a first violation, individuals would face a fine of 20 BCA (UZS 8.8 million), while officials would be fined 50 BCA (UZS 22 million). For repeat violations, the proposed fines would rise to 50 B BCA CU for individuals and 100 BCA (UZS 44 million) for officials.

Public discussion of the draft law will continue until October 24.