11.06.2020 Chairman of the State Coinspection reported this at a press conference.
In fact, in order for the non-admission of an inspector to really end in criminal liability, the State Coinspection must obtain the status of a law enforcement body by making appropriate changes to Regulations on the State Ecological Inspectorate of Ukraine.
Since such changes must be approved by the Cabinet of Ministers, it should be understood that the change in the Regulations takes some time.
A little about the scope of the State Coinspection. This is the same controlling body as the State Labor Service or the State Food and Consumer Service. Areas of concern include environmental pollution, illegal deforestation, mining, and more.
Very often there are situations when entrepreneurs do not allow inspectors of the State Coinspection to inspect their activities, because they know that there is no responsibility for this. Obtaining the status of a law enforcement body by the State Coinspection will give the State Coinspection the opportunity to properly perform its functions and respond quickly to complaints, because after the adoption of appropriate amendments to the Regulations, non-admission may be grounds for criminal prosecution.
At the same time, this may be another way to put pressure on business by unscrupulous inspectors🤷♀.
So be vigilant and follow the updates of the Regulations.
