LEGAL REGIME OF RESORTS OF THE CAUCASIAN MINERAL WATERS IN RUSSIA: PROBLEMS AND RISKS OF LEGISLATIVE REGULATION

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the legal regime of spa resorts in the Caucasian Mineral Waters in Russia, identifying legislative shortcomings and risks that affect their sustainable development. The authors use a risk-oriented approach to determine environmental, socioeconomic, corruption, and other risks of insufficient or improper legal regulation of resorts. The study considers the problems and risks of regulating resorts of the Caucasian Mineral Waters. The authors consider the current legislation and the legal norms already adopted but not entered into force yet. They conclude that the existing and proposed legislative frameworks are insufficient to ensure the sustainable development of the resorts. There is a need for comprehensive legal reforms that emphasize environmental protection and sustainable use of natural resources.