Specifics of the Application of Part 2 of Article 8.6 of the Administrative Code of the Russian Federation to Legal Entities in Judicial Practice

This article examines the specific elements of the administrative offense stipulated in Pt. 2 of Art. 8.6 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, using the ruling of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation dated January 13, 2025, No. 75-AD24-6-K as a case study. The analysis focuses on the establishment of the objective element of the offense – land degradation caused by violations of waste management regulations and the criteria for holding a legal entity administratively liable when compliance with environmental requirements was feasible.

Particular attention is given to the distinction between the concepts of “land” and “soil,” the legal classification of substances as waste, and the significance of the owner’s actions (or inaction) that led to environmentally harmful consequences. The article concludes that a broad and systematic interpretation of environmental and administrative legislation is essential when qualifying such offenses.