Headline: Invalid Military IDs Without QR Code Could Lead to Fines
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In a recent ruling, Hmelnytskyi Regional Court has declared that military IDs in electronic form without a QR code are invalid and cannot be used. The case involved a man who was fined for not having a valid military ID, as his electronic document via the "Резерв+" app lacked the necessary QR code.
The individual, who we’ll call A., was stopped by militia personnel for a document check on September 16, 2024. While his physical military ID (military passport) was at the TCC (Military Registration and Enlistment Office) for a medical commission stamp, he presented his ID in electronic form through the "Резерв+" app. Despite the accuracy of the information from the electronic source, A. was escorted to the TCC and subsequently fined.
The man thereafter filed a lawsuit against the TCC, challenging the $17,000 hryvnia (UAH) penalty imposed on him as per Article 210-1, Part 3, of the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses. His argument rested on the fact that his electronic military ID had all the necessary information, and the lack of a QR code should not invalidate its authenticity.
However, the court issued a ruling on October 20, 2024, upholding the fine. The court explained that as of September 16, 2024, A.’s electronic military ID did not contain the QR code, thus rendering it invalid and unusable.
The ruling emphasizes that military IDs in electronic form are only valid if they contain a QR code, as mandated in accordance with the Order on the Formation and Issuance of Military IDs in the Digital Format. This is a crucial factor in ensuring the document’s validity and preventing potential legal repercussions for individuals who fail to comply.
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