Law No. 20 On prohibition of import, production, manufacture, sale and use of synthetic fishing nets, electric fish traps in the Kyrgyz Republic. Country/Territory Kyrgyzstan Document type Legislation Date 2020 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Fishery management and conservation Inland fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Offences/penalties Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Geographical area Asia, Central Asia, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, North Asia Entry into force notes This Law enters into force 15 days after the date of its official publication. Abstract The scope of this La shall be to ensure conservation of aquatic biological resources, natural habitat thereof, and ensuring favourable environment. In order to preserve aquatic biological resources and their habitat, it is prohibited to import, produce, manufacture, sell and use synthetic fishing nets and electric fish traps in Kyrgyz Republic. When synthetic fishing nets and electric fish traps are detected by the authorized state bodies, they shall be confiscated in accordance with the legislation of Kyrgyz Republic. The list of synthetic fishing nets and electric fish traps and the procedure of their destruction shall be established by the Government of Kyrgyz Republic. Revenues derived from illegal activities shall be confiscated and transferred to the national budget. Persons guilty of violating the requirements of this Law shall bear responsibility in accordance with the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic. Full text Russian Website cbd.minjust.gov.kg