Baku, Azerbaijan, April 17. Azerbaijani
citizens who fail to report for active duty, medical evaluations,
or military gatherings without a valid excuse will now face steeper
penalties, following newly approved legal amendments, Trend reports.
Under changes to the country’s Code of Administrative Offenses
signed into law by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan,
Ilham Aliyev, conscripts and military officers who fail to appear
before the relevant executive authority—without valid
justification—for active duty summons, medical examinations,
assignment to military units, or scheduled military gatherings may
face penalties ranging from 300 to 500 manat ($176.4-$294).
Alternatively, contingent upon the circumstances and the
identification of the perpetrator, courts may mandate between 160
and 240 hours of community service.
However, individuals who voluntarily report to the appropriate
body designated by the executive authority before a court decision
is rendered will be exempt from administrative liability.
The legislation also raises the penalty for failing to comply
with initial military registration requirements. Citizens subject
to this obligation who do not report within the timeframe stated in
their official summons may now be fined up to 100 manat ($58.8), up
from the previous 30 ($17.6).
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