The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi has signed a law increasing liability for illegal mining of minerals in Ukraine, according to a message posted on the website of the Head of State.
On 15 July 2021, the Verkhovna Rada adopted the Law of Ukraine “On Amending Certain Laws of Ukraine Regarding Increased Liability for Illegal Mining of Minerals” (No. 1685-ІХ).
The authorities explain the need for the adoption of the Law by the fact that uncontrolled mining of minerals, including sand, causes significant damage to the environment, accelerates road deterioration and creates dangerous sand pits.
“Incidents of uncontrolled mining of local minerals are reported almost throughout the entire territory of Ukraine. However, a special permit for subsoil use is needed for this type of activity,” reads the message.
The Law No. 1685-ІХ defines uncontrolled mining as criminal offense punishable with the following fines:
The Law comes into force on the day following the day of its publication.
In 2021, for the purpose of qualifying administrative or criminal offenses, non-taxable minimum income means the amount of ₴1,135.
As reported earlier, the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine announced the strengthening of control over the issuance of licenses for mining of minerals.
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