Government Repeals 1932 Agriculture Law
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The Duma voted to cancel an old law. This law was about protecting property in 1932. It was called the law to protect farms and companies.
Before, farmers could get a big punishment. This was if they stole from farms. Now, they will be punished under the normal laws.
Alexey Nechaev said farmers can take more. They can now collect more grain from the fields. He said stealing less than one thousand rubles will get a fine.
The Communist party wants the old law back. They want the 'three ears of grain' law back. Gennady Zyuganov said freedom can hurt the farms.
The old law was very strict about stealing. People could get a very bad punishment. Now, the rules are easier, and people have more freedom.
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What did the Duma vote to cancel?
The Duma voted to cancel an old law about protecting property from 1932.
What happens to farmers who steal less than one thousand rubles now?
They will get a fine.
What does the Communist party want?
The Communist party wants the old law back, called the 'three ears of grain' law.
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