Informational Reference on the Draft Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses in Order to Strengthen Responsibility in the Sphere of Protection and Rational Use of Water and Reproduction of Water Resources” (No. 15096-1 dated 07 April 2026)
21 May 2026, 13:00
Abstract. The informational reference examines the legal grounds for improving administrative liability for violation of the requirements of the legislation on the protection of water resources and water use in the context of the proposals set out in the draft Law of Ukraine (No. 15096-1 dated 07 April 2026).
The draft law is considered to comply with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of law-making activity, the norms of current legislation on administrative liability, and the laws of Ukraine in the field of environmental safety and nature protection.
The results of the research revealed risks that may further impede the proper implementation of the draft law in law enforcement practice and the achievement of its stated objective, namely ensuring the rational use and conservation of water resources and preventing violations of environmental legislation by citizens and officials of business entities.
Key words: water resources protection, water use rules, offenses in the field of nature protection, violations of water legislation, administrative offenses, administrative liability, imposition of a fine.
04/2026