ANALYSIS OF THE MAIN DIRECTIONS OF ADAPTATION OF UKRAINIAN AGRICULTURAL LEGISLATION TO EU LEGISLATION

Abstract

The purpose of the article is to study the process of adaptation of agricultural legislation of Ukraine to the legislation of the European Union, the need for which is justified by the European integration vector of public policy. The methodological principles of adaptation of the legislation carried out on the basis of the provisions of the Association Agreement between Ukraine and the EU are considered. The article analyzes the Law of Ukraine "On the National Program for Adaptation of the Legislation of Ukraine to the Legislation of the European Union", which sets out the main provisions of European integration. The legislative concept of adaptation is given. Legislative adaptation is the process of bringing the laws of Ukraine and other normative legal acts in line with the acquis communautaire, ie with the legal system of the European Union. The scientific novelty of the article is the study of problematic issues of practical implementation of adaptation processes. In particular, attention is drawn to the terminological uncertainty of the use of the terms "adaptation" and "harmonization" at the doctrinal level. It also points to the non-specific nature of certain legal provisions of the Law of Ukraine "On the National Program for Adaptation of the Legislation of Ukraine to the Legislation of the European Union". The article contains the formulation of directions of adaptation of agrarian legislation on the basis of research of scientific positions, which in particular include the introduction of agricultural lands into economic circulation. This area is covered separately in view of current changes in agricultural legislation, which indicate the dynamics of the implementation of agrarian reforms. In addition, it is important to approximate legislation in such areas
as agricultural production, agricultural market and trade, quality and certification of agricultural products,
environmental protection in agricultural production, development of organic production and rural areas.
The article substantiates the need for systematization of agricultural legislation using various forms, including
codification, due to the complexity of the industry in the presence of a large volume of regulations.
The conclusion on the priority of adaptation of the legislation on the basis of the European experience and theoretical researches is made.