CRIMINAL LIABILITY FOR VIOLATION OF THE PROCEDURE FOR THE USE AND PROTECTION OF AGRICULTURAL LAND

Abstract

This article provides a scientific and theoretical analysis of the issue of criminal liability for violation of domestic and foreign legislation, rules of using land related to the use and protection of agricultural land. The issue of criminal liability for contaminating agricultural irrigated lands with chemicals and toxic substances or lowering soil fertility was analyzed. In addition to the legislation governing the activities of agricultural entities, normative documents aimed at the legal regulation of agricultural land were studied. Liability for misuse of agricultural land and violation of the procedure for its allocation was covered in accordance with land and criminal law. Issues related to the introduction of foreign experience into national legislation on the recognition of agricultural land users as subjects of criminal liability are highlighted. In addition, the issue of criminal liability for violations of the rules for agricultural land use is analyzed based on the experience of Estonia, Spain, Germany, People’s Republic of China, Russian Federation, the United States and a number of other countries. Attempts were also made to develop proposals for the improvement of national legislation, using the best practices of foreign countries.