Article 324. Acquisition or sale of official documents and State awards

Illegal acquisition or sale of official documents granting rights or exonerating duties, as well as State awards of the Russian Federation, RSFSR, USSR — shall be punishable by a fine of up to eighty thousand roubles or the amount of the convicted person ' s salary or other income for a period of up to six months, or punitive deduction of earnings for a period of up to one year, or arrest for Up to three months.