"Rules exist in order to break them." The one who brought out this formulation obviously did not think about the possible punishment. Administrative responsibility is, first of all, legal responsibility. Violation of the norms of administrative law entails the appropriate punishment.
Possessing the same features as the legal one, but unlike the criminal responsibility, the administrative one is not characterized by the severity and severity of the sanctions. In this case, as well, there are no legal consequences and conviction. It is characterized by a softer nature of bringing to order.
The main measure of administrative responsibility is the administrative penalty. Such punishment is carried out by imposing punitive sanctions, which the offender must pay. The amount of the imposed fine should not exceed:
- 25 minimum wages (minimum wage) for citizens;
- 50 minimum wages for officials;
- 1000 minimum monthly wages for legal entities.
The order of application of measures of administrative responsibility is extrajudicial in nature of appointment and application of punitive sanctions.
Types of administrative liability can be divided into several groups:
- administrative and preventive measures. Warning in writing as a measure of administrative responsibility is expressed in the official censure of an individual or legal entity;
- preventive measure;
- measures of recovery;
- remedial measures.
- Measures of administrative responsibility of officials include:
- material liability. Assumes payment for property damage;
- disciplinary responsibility. Any official may be subject to disciplinary action.
Punishment for an offense is carried out within the limits provided by the statutory act establishing responsibility for
In order for people to become more law-abiding and responsible, it is not enough to toughen the measure of punishments. The state needs to ensure decent living conditions, raise the level of legal culture, and, of course, abolish corruption. The latter, unfortunately, is unlikely. Those who are in power should give an example to the citizens of their country. They, in the first place, must comply with all rights and laws.
In addition, we ourselves should not be indifferent, but report violations of the law every time we observe it.