Analysis of the Draft Law:
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Analysis of Other Documents:
Analysis of Documents Regarding the Draft Law of Ukraine “On Timber Market”
1. Position of Document Authors
The documents generally demonstrate support for the Draft Law “On Timber Market”, but with numerous comments and proposals. The Committee on Economic Development recommends adopting the draft law in the second reading with technical and legal amendments, and the Committee on Ukraine’s Integration to the European Union considers it consistent with Ukraine’s international legal obligations. However, the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine expresses concerns about potential budget impact.
2. Main Provisions and Remarks
- Timber Market Regulation: The draft law attempts to establish legal and economic principles for the functioning of the timber market, introduce an electronic trading system and forest portal to ensure transparency and control.
- Compliance with International Norms: The draft law is aligned with European regulations and directives related to timber trade, which is emphasized by the Committee on EU Integration.
- Financial Aspects: There are concerns about increased expenditures for creating and maintaining the electronic system, as noted by the Ministry of Finance, and the lack of financial and economic substantiation.
- Legal and Terminological Remarks: The Main Legal Department points out inconsistencies with certain provisions of the Constitution of Ukraine and the presence of terminological and legal contradictions that require refinement.
- Need for Improvements: Many provisions, including market functioning principles, require clarification to ensure legal certainty and consistency with existing legislation.
Overall, the draft law “On Timber Market” is an important step for regulating the timber market in Ukraine, but requires significant improvements to address identified shortcomings and ensure its effective implementation.
