The law on foreign agents came into force in Georgia on Aug. 1, Interfax reports.
According to the Foreign Influence Transparency Act, NGOs and media outlets with 20% or more of their income from foreign sources are required to register with the National Agency of Public Registry of Georgia’s Ministry of Justice. Failure to comply with this requirement is subject to a fine of 25,000 lari (more than $9,000).
To remind, the adoption of the law gave rise to great dissatisfaction both within and outside the borders of the country. Mass protests and clashes took place in the country, and the EU suspended Georgia’s integration due to the adoption of a controversial law.
The U.S. imposed sanctions on Georgian officials who participated in the adoption of the law, and Georgian-American military drills were postponed indefinitely.
