The right to use recreational lands

Each plot of land has its own regime according to which it can be used. If, for example, the land is for gardening, then I understood that a garden should grow on it. But if we consider such a category of land, then not everyone can immediately understand what kind of land these are and how they can be used.

The Land Code of Ukraine defines that recreational land is land that is used for recreation, sports events, competitions, tourism, etc. That is, these are land plots on which people's leisure can be organized.

As in other categories of land, land of this type of purpose can be in private, communal or state forms of ownership.

The right to use recreational lands

Depending on the form of ownership of recreational lands, citizens can use them free of charge or for a fee. For example, if the land is in state ownership, on which recreation areas or green spaces are located, then such land can be used free of charge. But if such lands are privately owned, then the owner of such lands can charge a fee for their use, for example, it can be tourist and health centers or other cultural and entertainment facilities.

Prohibitions on the use of recreational land

The land legislation prohibits carrying out such economic activities on recreational lands that prevent their use for their intended purpose, as well as such activities that harm the environment.

Limitation

A ban on changing their purpose has been imposed on some lands of this type of purpose. The validity period of the ban and the list of lands to which it applies are defined in detail in the law regulating the ban on changing the purpose of recreational land.

Responsibility

If such lands are not used for their intended purpose, then in accordance with the Code of Administrative Offenses, the violator may be subject to an administrative penalty. The sanction of which is the imposition of a fine.

Specifics

The peculiarity of lands of this category is that they can also belong to other categories of land plots at the same time. For example, it can be the land of nature reserve, water fund, health purpose, etc. Therefore, it is important to understand to which land category this or that plot of land belongs in order to be able to correctly apply the norms of land legislation to it in the future.

And if there are difficulties regarding the realization of the right to use recreational lands, you can always use the help of specialists. After all, in today's realities, you need to be able to and know how to use your rights, including on recreational land.