Article 8.18: Violations of the rules governing the conduct of resource or marine scientific research in inland waters, in the territorial sea, on the continental shelf and (or) in exclusive economic matters Russian Federation

1. Violation of regulations for resource or marine scientific research, as authorized, in inland waters, in the territorial sea, on the continental shelf and (or) excluding The Russian Federation ' s economic zone is subject to an administrative fine of between 10,000 and 15,000 rubles for officials and 100,000 roubles for legal entities. 2. Self-involved modification of the resource or maritime programme scientific research in inland waters, the territorial sea, the continental shelf and (or) in the exclusive economic zone of the Russian Federation is subject to administrative imposition. :: A fine of between 15,000 and 20,000 roubles for officials; between 200,000 and 300,000 roubles for legal persons, with the confiscation of the vessel, aircraft and others. Ore of the commission of an administrative offence or not.