Differentiation of criminal and administrative responsibility for violations of legislation in the field of environmental protection

The article provides an analysis of the norms of the Code of Administrative Offenses and the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, establishing responsibility for offenses in the field of ecology. The similarities and differences in the composition of offenses are considered. A discussion is given about the criteria for choosing between the applicable branch of law to a specific offense. The article also analyzes the norm depending on the object of the encroachment.