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Law No. 2480-VI “On land of energy and legal status of special zones of energy objects”.

Country/Territory
Ukraine
Document type
Legislation
Date
2010 (2018)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy, Environment gen., Land & soil
Keyword
Energy conservation/energy production Liability/compensation Hazards Public health Expropriation Land tenure Ownership Private land Property rights Use restrictions
Geographical area
Black Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the date of its official publication.
Abstract

This Law establishes legal and organizational grounds for allotment and tenure of land plots for installation of energy objects, establishment of and compliance with legal status of special protected zones of energy objects with a view of continual functioning of such objects, rational utilization of land, and also ensuring safety of population and protection thereof against risks of technological disasters. Basic principles of functioning of land relations in the sphere of energy shall be as follows: (a) ensuring observance of technological terms and conditions for electric and thermal energy generation and distribution; (b) combination of energy safety and environmental protection; (c) priority of protection of human life and health; and (d) priority of public need over private land ownership for energy objects and compensation of land owners in case of expropriation of private land. This Law contains VIII Sections divided into 35 Articles. Section I lays down general provisions. Section II regards land on energy sector. Section III regards particulars of allocation of land plots for location of energy facilities. Section IV establishes legal regime of special areas of energy facilities. Section V establishes rights and obligations of energy enterprises, owners and users of land plots in special areas of energy facilities. Section VI regards performance of works, restrictions od economic and other activities in special areas of energy facilities. Section VII establishes compensation of damages, liability for the infringement of Ukrainian legislation on land of energy sector.

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