Article 221. Monopolistic activity of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan

1 The establishment and (or) maintenance by market entities of monopolistically high (low) or agreed prices, the establishment of restrictions on the resale of goods (works, services) purchased from a market entity occupying a dominant or monopolistic position on a territorial basis, the circle of buyers, the terms of purchase, quantity or price, the division of commodity markets on a territorial basis, the range of goods (works, services), the volume of their sale or purchase, in the circle of sellers or buyers, as well as other acts aimed at restricting competition, if they have caused major damage to a citizen, organization, or state, or are associated with the extraction of large-scale income by a market entity., –

     are punishable by a fine in the amount of up to one thousand monthly calculation indices, or correctional labor in the same amount, or community service for up to four hundred hours, or restriction of liberty for up to one year, or imprisonment for the same term.

2 The same acts committed repeatedly or by a person using his official position, –

     are punishable by a fine in the amount of up to three thousand monthly calculation indices or correctional labor in the same amount, or community service for up to eight hundred hours, or restriction of liberty for up to three years, or imprisonment for the same period, with or without confiscation of property, with deprivation of the right to hold certain positions or engage in certain activities for a period of up to three years or without it.

3 The acts provided for in the first and second parts of this Article, committed:

     1) a criminal group;

     2) with the use of violence or with the threat of its use, as well as with the destruction or damage of other people's property or with the threat of its destruction or damage in the absence of signs of extortion,

     are punishable by restriction of liberty for a term of up to six years or imprisonment for the same term, with or without confiscation of property.

     Note. A person who has committed an act provided for in the first part of this article for the first time shall be released from criminal liability in case of voluntary compensation for damage.

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