MOSCOW, March 14 (RAPSI) – A bill introducing fines for distributing foreign food products embargoed by Russia has been submitted to the State Duma, RIA Novosti reported on Monday.

According to the bill, fines may reach one million rubles ($14,200).

In February, Russian government refused to lend support for the bill banning sales of sanctioned products. New bill is expected to make amendments to the Code of Administrative Offenses.

In August 2014, Russia restricted imports of food products from the countries that imposed sanctions against Russia, including the EU. The ban covers meat, sausage, fish, vegetable, fruit and dairy. In late June, officials decided to extend the embargo until August 5, 2016, and also excluded young oysters and mussels, any cheese and limited non-lactose dairy products.