LEGAL ASPECTS OF COOPERATION IN AGRICULTURE IN BULGARIA

Abstract

PURPOSE: The purpose of the present scientific work is to examine and analyze the current legal and regulatory framework of the different forms and organization of agricultural cooperatives in Bulgaria, as well as to draw conclusions and recommendations for their improvement. METHODS: The main research and analytic methods are: systematic analysis, logical approach, normative method, synthesis, etc. RESULTS: Through the research and analysis of the legal framework, we have identified significant contradictions and weaknesses which impede the successful agricultural cooperatives in the country. Guidelines are provided for changes meant to contribute to solving specific problems. CONCLUSIONS: The performed legal analysis of the normative regulations on agricultural cooperatives reveals the need for a normative initiative to overcome lapses and contradictions in the legislation in this field, in order to fully protect the rights and interests of all legal entities.

Keywords

• cooperation
• agriculture
• regulation
• legal and regulatory framework
• law enforcement and analysis