Land Legislation Amendments In 2015

January 2015 started with continuation of the phase-in introduction of amendments to Russian land legislation made by the Federal Law No.171-FZ of 23 June 2014 (here in after referred to as the Law). Some of the changes provided for by the Law became effective right upon official publication thereof in 2014. Those changes mainly touch upon country side ('dacha') projects and other issues related to individuals. Main changes however become effective in 2015.

On 1 January 2015 amendments to provisions dealing with land protection, control and agricultural lands came into force. Among others, in 2015 powers of respective state authorities in what relates to land monitoring and control are reshaped, aims and goals of land monitoring are revised.