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Fisheries Law No. 457-IQ.

Country/Territory
Azerbaijan
Document type
Legislation
Date
1998 (2022)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Framework law Inland fisheries Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Aquaculture Allocation/quota Foreign fishing Fishing gear/fishing method Marine fishes Freshwater fishes Coastal zone management Dispute settlement Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Fishing authorization Liability/compensation EIA International relations/cooperation Offences/penalties Protection of species Sustainable use Authorization/permit Aquatic animals Endangered species Protection of habitats
Geographical area
Asia, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
Entry into force from the date of its official publication.
Abstract

This Law provides for the organization and management of fisheries, including aquaculture, for increasing fish stocks and ensuring sustainable use and conservation of fish and other aquatic bioresources in the area of the Caspian sea pertaining to Azerbaijan in accordance with the international treaties and agreements and other international legal norms. This Law consists of 8 Chapters that contain 42 articles. Chapter I lays down general provisions, such as ownership of fish resources, and state registration of persons and legal entities engaged in fisheries. Chapter II establishes the duties of the state and the principles of the state policy in the area of fishing, including but not limited to: protection of fish resources and their habitats, limitation of use of fish resources, protection of rare and endangered fish and other aquatic bioresources. Chapter III regards management of fish stocks, types of fishing activities, and obligations of the stakeholders engaged in fisheries. Chapter IV regards increase, repopulation and conservation of fish stocks. Chapter V regards protection of fish habitats, management of water conservation zones, and protection, monitoring and environmental impact assessment of water bodies subject to fisheries and aquaculture. Chapter VI provides for the economic regulation of fisheries and aquaculture, establishment of a fund for increasing, restoring and protecting water bioresources, and compensation for the harm given to fish and aquatic resources. Chapter VII regards international cooperation in the fields of conservation, sustainable use and management of fish and aquatic resources, and management of foreign fishing in fishing waters of Azerbaijan. Chapter VIII regards dispute settlement related to fishing activities and establishes liability for the infringement of the fisheries legislation.

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Presidential Decree № 722 on the implementation of the Fisheries Law (No. I of 1998).

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 1998

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants, Business/industry/corporations, Certification, Coastal zone management, Environmental fees/charges, Environmental standards, Fish products, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Genetic resources, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Institution, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit, Protected fishing area, Protection of species, Quarantine, Registration, Research, Risk assessment/management, Special fund, Precautionary principle, Mariculture, Standards, Protection of environment, Waste disposal, Water conservation zone, Freshwater resources management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 146 on rules on payments for the use of fish and other aquatic biological resources and fines for illegal fish hunting.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 1999

Keyword: Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Offences/penalties, Protection of species, Special fund

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 146 on rules regarding right of use granted to foreign real and legal persons for fish and other aquatic biological resources.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 1999

Keyword: Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Equipment, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Foreign fishing, Protection of species, Allocation/quota, Marine fisheries

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 146 on rules regarding harmful effect of fisheries upon water bodies.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 1999

Keyword: Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants, Biodiversity, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Freshwater fishes, Freshwater pollution, Marine fishes, Protection of environment, Protection of species, Radiation, Residues, Standards, Sustainable use, Territorial sea, Environmental standards, Effluent waste water/discharge, Ecosystem preservation, Freshwater resources management, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Industrial water use, Inland waters, Pollution control, Sewerage, Waste disposal, Water quality standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Presidential Decree No. 962 on approval of the Charter of the State Fund for restoration and conservation of aquatic biological resources.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2016

Keyword: Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants, Biodiversity, Environmental fees/charges, Fishery management and conservation, Governance, Liability/compensation, Non-governmental entity, Inspection, Monitoring, Policy/planning, Protected fishing area, Protection of species, Research, Capacity building, Equipment, Fishing gear/fishing method, Special fund, Sustainable use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 152 on approval of the rules for fishing and protection of fish stocks.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 1999

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Inspection, Institution, Protection of species, Aquatic animals, Business/industry/corporations, Equipment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree № 256 on aquaculture.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2017

Keyword: Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants, Fish products, Fishery management and conservation, Registration, Data collection/reporting, Inspection, Protection of species, Artisanal fishing, Research

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree № 243 on fishery of fish and other aquatic biological resources.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2017

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants, Authorization/permit, Capacity building, Certification, Dispute settlement, Education, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Freshwater pollution, Business/industry/corporations, Inspection, Institution, Mariculture, Offences/penalties, Protection of species, Allocation/quota, Research, Seasons, Sustainable use, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters, Groundwater, Surface water, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Law No. 1015-IVQD amending the Fisheries Law (No. I of 1998).

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2014

Keyword: Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants, Biodiversity, Fish products, Fishery management and conservation, Governance, Inspection, Institution, Protection of environment, Protection of species, Registration, Policy/planning, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 1579-VQD amending the Law on land amelioration and irrigation, Law on radiation safety of the population, Fisheries Law, Law on electric energy and Transportation Law.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2019

Keyword: EIA, Hazardous waste, Inspection, Radiation, Transboundary effects, Transport/storage, Aquaculture, Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Freshwater resources management, Irrigation, Waterworks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX