Legal regime of coastal protection zones under the legislation of Ukraine

It is indicated that Ukraine is distinguished not only by its vast territories, which place it among the largest states in Europe, but also by its extremely advantageous geographical position. The country is crossed by an extensive network of rivers, it is rich in lakes and washed by sea waters. Water is not just a natural component, but a life-giving resource that ensures the existence of all living organisms and forms the basis of natural treasures. Thanks to this, Ukraine has an extremely diverse natural wealth with picturesque landscapes, among which there are truly unique corners of nature. The article examines the legal principles of state regulation of coastal protection zones in Ukraine. The relevance of this study is determined and substantiated. The conducted study made it possible to determine the features of the legal regime of coastal protection zones. The legal conditions for establishing such zones are determined, taking into account different types of water bodies. Problems of legal understanding of the concepts of coastal protection zones and water protection zones are identified. The legal conditions for the delimitation of these concepts are identified and shown. A general analysis of those legal elements of water and land resource protection in Ukraine that have been formed today is carried out. The importance of defining and observing the legal regime of coastal protection zones and ensuring all necessary conditions for such a regime is shown. It is established that the purpose of state regulation of the protection and use of coastal protection zones is to create social and legal conditions for extracting useful properties from such natural components without harming nature and human rights, which is explained by the special conditions of rational use of natural resources. It is shown that the legal regime of coastal protection zones includes legal norms that determine the size of coastal protection zones, the purpose of their establishment, restrictions on the implementation of certain types of activities and certain types of land restrictions. The qualitative characteristics of the existing legal norms regulating coastal protection zones, as well as the practice of their application, are analyzed. Theoretical conclusions are formulated on the studied issues and practical recommendations are provided for improving the legislation on coastal protection zones in Ukraine.