Member of Parliament Proposes Community Service Option for Environmental Offenses

Member of Parliament Dastan Bekeshev has introduced a bill to amend the Code of Administrative Offenses. The bill aims to expand regulations related to landscaping, waste management, and water conservation by allowing offenders to opt for community service instead of fines.

Member of Parliament Proposes Community Service Option for Environmental Offenses

The proposed changes include assigning community service for violations such as improper landscaping, waste disposal, and damage to water facilities. Offenders could face fines or a certain number of hours of community service, with the goal of promoting discipline in environmental protection and reducing unpaid fines. This approach, inspired by practices in several countries including Germany, Poland, and Kazakhstan, is seen as a cost-effective way to enforce environmental regulations without additional budgetary implications.