President Fernandez has submitted a bill for approval by the Chamber of Deputies that would impose a custodial sentence and a fine on anyone in the public or private sector who is found bribing or accepting a bribe in exchange for beneficial treatment. The passed bill, required for the country’s entry into DR-CAFTA, is a big move for the Dominican Republic as it would be the first law of its kind in the country and would provide a structure that could help combat corruption in business and trade. The law stipulates two to five years of jail time for anyone convicted, and a minimum fine equal to at least 50 of the convicted person’s salary payments, according to Diario Libre.