Defense Service Law (Amendment – Financial Sanction) Bill

What does the bill do?

The bill adds a new chapter to the Defense Service Law authorizing a commissioner to impose financial sanctions on anyone who violated the law's provisions. The sanction of 50,000 shekels applies to violations such as failure to fulfill an obligation, providing false information, or obtaining an exemption order by fraud. The sanction of 100,000 shekels applies to more serious violations such as deliberate evasion of service or harming one's medical fitness. The procedure includes notice of intent to impose a sanction, the violator's right to present arguments, a payment demand, and interest and linkage charges in case of delay. The commissioner may reduce the amount in special circumstances, and the amendment also includes public disclosure of the details of the sanctions imposed.