Article 237. Concealment of information on circumstances endangering the life or health of persons

1. Concealment or distortion of information on events, facts or phenomena endangering the life or health of persons or the environment by a person obliged to provide for the population and The authorities authorized to take measures to eliminate such danger, as indicated, shall be punished by a fine of up to three hundred thousand rubles or by a salary or other income. for a period of up to two years, or forced labour for up to two years, with deprivation of the right to hold certain positions or engage in certain activities for up to three years, or 2. The same acts shall be committed for up to two years, with or without deprivation of the right to hold certain positions or engage in certain activities for up to three years. if they are committed by a person holding a public office of the Russian Federation or a public office of the constituent entity of the Russian Federation, or by the head of the local self-government body or by Whether such acts result in damage to human health or other serious consequences is punishable by a fine of between 100,000 and 500 000 roubles or by a salary or other income of a convicted person for a period of one to three years, or forced labour for a period of up to five years, with deprivation of the right to hold certain positions or engage in certain activities Up to three years ' work or no work, or up to five years ' imprisonment, with deprivation of the right to hold certain positions or engage in certain activities for up to three years or without.