section 1 of this regulation provides for the prohibition and
other measures for the implementation of certain sanctions in Sweden
against Russia, which has been adopted by the Council of the European Union
by Council decision on 2014/512/CFSP of 31 July 2014
restrictive measures in view of Russia's actions
destabilizes the situation in Ukraine.
Expression of the regulation
section 2 Of the arms referred to in this regulation cover stock
included in the annex to the Ordinance (1992:1303) if
war material.
By paramilitary equipment "means equipment that is listed in the
the annex to this regulation.
Prohibition to buy, import or transport
military equipment, paramilitary equipment, etc. from Russia
section 3, it is not allowed to directly or indirectly from
Russia buy, import or transport the munitions,
paramilitary equipment and spare parts thereof
or equipment. The prohibition applies regardless of whether the material or
the equipment has its origin in the territory of Russia
or not.
The exception from the prohibition applies to fulfil agreements
or arrangements concluded before 1 August 2014
and to be able to supply spare parts and services
necessary for the maintenance of – and safety –
existing capacities within the European Union.
Prohibition to supply, sell, transfer or transport
paramilitary equipment to Russia
4 section is not allowed to directly or indirectly provide,
sell, transfer, or through Sweden carrying paramilitary
equipment to Russia, or for use in, or to
the benefit of Russia, regardless of whether the equipment has its
origin within Sweden.
The exception from the prohibition applies to fulfil agreements
or arrangements concluded before 1 August 2014
and to be able to supply spare parts and services
necessary for the maintenance of – and safety –
existing capacities within the European Union.
Common rules on transport
paragraph 5 of the prohibitions provided for in §§ 3 and 4 also applies to the transport of
supplies and equipment on ships and aircraft
registered in Sweden.
Ban without permission to provide certain equipment
and some services
section 6, it is not allowed to persons, entities and bodies
in Russia, or in any other country for use in
Russia, without permission
1. directly or indirectly sell, supply, transfer or
exporting such equipment subject to permit requirements
According to article 3 of Council Regulation (EC) No 833/2014 of
31 July 2014 on restrictive measures in the light of
Russia's action that destabilises the situation in Ukraine,
or
2. provide, directly or indirectly, such a technical
assistance, such mediation services, such funding or
such financial assistance subject to permit requirements
According to article 4(3) of Council Regulation (EC) No 833/2014.
Conditions referred to in the first subparagraph shall be communicated by the Board of trade.
Supervision
section 7 of the National Inspectorate of strategic products and customs service
responsible, each within its area of responsibility for overseeing
the prohibitions under sections 3 and 4. The customs service is responsible within its
area of responsibility, in collaboration with the Swedish Transport Agency, for
supervision of the prohibition under section 5. Board of trade and
Finansinspektionen is responsible, each within its
responsibility for supervision of the prohibitions referred to in paragraph 6.
Authorities shall consult each other in their supervisory functions and
leave each other the information necessary for the supervision.
Annex
List of paramilitary equipment
By paramilitary equipment referred to the following equipment, if the
at the same time not be included in the annex to the regulation
(1992:1303) of munitions.
1. Fire-tube gun with caliber < 20 mm.
2. Ammunition specially designed for fire of cane weapon according to
point 1.
3. Weapons sights.
4. Bombs and other explosive charges.
5. Explosive substances.
6. Equipment for protection against conventional munitions.
7. Training materials for military activities.
8. Investigation and measurement equipment with military performance for
observation in the dark.
9. Equipment for the manufacture of equipment referred to in paragraphs
1-8.
10. Special technology and software for equipment referred to in
paragraphs 1 to 9.
