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Law No. 593 of 2004 on protection, reproduction and management of wildlife.

Country/Territory
Kazakhstan
Document type
Legislation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Inland fisheries Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Stock enhancement/repopulation Subsidy/incentive Aquaculture Animal welfare Management/conservation Biodiversity Wild fauna Hunting/capture Protection of habitats Ecosystem preservation Endangered species Protection of species Trade in species
Geographical area
Aral Sea, Asia, Caspian Sea, Central Asia, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, North Asia
Entry into force notes
Entry into force from the date of its official publication.
Abstract

The present Law regulates social relations in the sphere of protection, reproduction and management of wildlife and is directed at ensuring conditions for the conservation of wildlife and biological diversity, sustainable management of wildlife species for the purpose of meeting ecological, economic aesthetic and other demands of the man with the consideration of the interests of the present and future generations. The document consists of 11 chapters that contain 61 articles. Chapter 1 (arts. 1-5) lays down general provisions. Chapter 2 (arts. 6-11) regards state management in the sphere of protection, reproduction and management of wildlife. Chapter 3 (arts. 12-22) regards protection of wildlife. Chapter 4 (arts. 23-31) regards management of wildlife. Chapter 5 (arts. 32-33) regards hunting. Chapter 6 (arts. 34-36) regards fisheries. Chapter 7 (arts. 37-43) regards management of hunting and fisheries. Chapter 8 (arts. 44-46) regards regulation of number of wildlife species. Chapter 9 (arts. 47-48) regards financing and economic incentives for the arrangements regarding reproduction and sustainable management of wildlife. Chapter 10 (arts. 49-57) regards control in the sphere of protection, reproduction and management of wildlife.

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References - Legislation

Repeals

Law No. 2463-XII on protection, re-stocking and use of wildlife.

Legislation | Kazakhstan | 1993 (1999)

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Offences/penalties, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Basic legislation, Inland fisheries, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Biodiversity, Institution, Monitoring, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Ministerial Decree No. 102 validating the Regulation on tenders for the allotment of fishing areas.

Legislation | Kazakhstan | 2005

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Fishing area, Non-commercial fishing, Artisanal fishing, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 246 validating Fisheries Regulation.

Legislation | Kazakhstan | 2005 (2010)

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Artisanal fishing, Non-commercial fishing, Fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 267 validating the Program of conservation and reproduction of rare and endangered wildlife hoofed species and saiga for the period of 2005-2007.

Legislation | Kazakhstan | 2005

Keyword: Endangered species, Monitoring, Registration, Research, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 1140 regarding validation of charges for the compensation of damage caused by infringement of legislation on protection, reproduction and management of wildlife species.

Legislation | Kazakhstan | 2001

Keyword: Marine fishes, Freshwater fishes, Marine mammals, Offences/penalties, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation, Amphibians, Birds, Insects, Reptiles, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 18-05/290 of the Minister of Agriculture validating the Regulation on fishery management.

Legislation | Kazakhstan | 2015

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Aquaculture, Sustainable use, Fish products, Aquatic animals, Internal trade, Local government, Contract/agreement, Liability/compensation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 18-04/245 validating the Regulation for holding tenders for fixing hunting grounds and fishery water bodies and (or) sites and qualification requirements set for the participants.

Legislation | Kazakhstan | 2015 (2017)

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Non-commercial fishing, Artisanal fishing, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Certification, Local government, Wild fauna, Hunting/capture

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 18-04/14 validating the Regulation on labelling of caviar of sturgeon species for trade in domestic and foreign markets.

Legislation | Kazakhstan | 2015

Keyword: Fish products, Internal trade, Marine fishes, Protection of species, Trade in species, Fishery management and conservation, Packaging/labelling, International trade, Endangered species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 18-04/17 validating the List of the authorized commercial and non-commercial fishing gear and fishing methods.

Legislation | Kazakhstan | 2015

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Non-commercial fishing, Artisanal fishing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 18-03/118 validating the Regulation on formation and state registration of zoological collections.

Legislation | Kazakhstan | 2015

Keyword: Wild fauna, Management/conservation, Wildlife products, Endangered species, Local government, Registration, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 18-03/271a validating the Regulation on rates of protection, reproduction and management of wild fauna species.

Legislation | Kazakhstan | 2015 (2017)

Keyword: Wild fauna, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 18-03/159 validating the Regulation on restrictions and prohibitions for the use of wild fauna species, parts and derivatives thereof.

Legislation | Kazakhstan | 2015 (2017)

Keyword: Wild fauna, Management/conservation, Use restrictions

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 18-03/153 validating the Regulation on issuing permits for introduction, reintroduction and hybridization of wild fauna species.

Legislation | Kazakhstan | 2015 (2016)

Keyword: Wild fauna, Management/conservation, Authorization/permit, Certification, Contract/agreement

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 18-03/144 validating the Regulation on record keeping and registration of hunting birds of prey used for hunting.

Legislation | Kazakhstan | 2015

Keyword: Wild fauna, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting authorization/permit, Certification, Authorization/permit, Registration, Contract/agreement

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 18-03/145 validating the Regulation on model form of hunting permit and the procedure for issuance thereof.

Legislation | Kazakhstan | 2015

Keyword: Wild fauna, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 18-05/138 validating the Regulation on trade of sturgeon species of fish withdrawn from the natural habitat and caviar by the state enterprise, which is a subject of the state monopoly.

Legislation | Kazakhstan | 2015

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries, Diadromous fish, Fish products, Transport/storage, Internal trade, Registration, Aquatic animals, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 18-03/146 validating the Regulation on state protection of wild fauna.

Legislation | Kazakhstan | 2015

Keyword: Institution, Wild fauna, Management/conservation, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 18-04/128 validating the List of officials of the authorized body and its territorial subdivisions exercising state control and supervision over wildlife conservation, reproduction and use, and employees of government agencies and organizations that carry out direct protection of wildlife entitled to wear uniforms with insignia (without shoulder straps).

Legislation | Kazakhstan | 2015 (2018)

Keyword: Institution, Wild fauna, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 18-04/120 validating the List of fishery waterbodies of international and national significance.

Legislation | Kazakhstan | 2015

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Classification/declassification, Surface water

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 18-03/143 validating the Regulation on issuance of permits by the administrative body for the import and export from the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan of wild fauna species falling under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.

Legislation | Kazakhstan | 2015 (2017)

Keyword: Wild fauna, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Endangered species, Authorization/permit, International trade, Protection of species, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 18-03/158 validating the Regulation on the amount of compensation for damage caused by violation of the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of protection, reproduction and use of wild fauna species.

Legislation | Kazakhstan | 2015 (2017)

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Freshwater fishes, Aquatic animals, Offences/penalties, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Wild fauna, Management/conservation, Birds, Reptiles, Amphibians, Insects

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 18-04/149 validating the Regulation on quotas for hunting and capture of wild fauna species.

Legislation | Kazakhstan | 2015 (2017)

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Allocation/quota, Wild fauna, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 101 of the Acting order Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan validating the standards for Kazakh dog breeds.

Legislation | Kazakhstan | 2023

Keyword: Animal reproduction, Herd book, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 107 of the Acting Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan validating the Regulation for maintaining a unified pedigree book of dogs of Kazakh breeds.

Legislation | Kazakhstan | 2023

Keyword: Animal reproduction, Herd book, Certification, Data collection/reporting, Access-to-information, Local government, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 28 of the Minister of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources validating the Regulation on accrediting of the national social hunting and fishing associations.

Legislation | Kazakhstan | 2020

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Certification, Hunting/capture

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 27 of the Minister of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources validating the Regulation on transfer of waterbodies for commercial fishing into the category of fishery waterbodies and (or) areas destined for fishfarming (aquaculture).

Legislation | Kazakhstan | 2020

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Aquaculture

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 25 of the Minister of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources validating the Regulation on monitoring of fishes and other aquatic animals.

Legislation | Kazakhstan | 2020

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Monitoring, Marine fishes, Freshwater fishes, Aquatic animals, Allocation/quota

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 92 of the Minister of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources validating the Regulation on optimal number of commercial fish species.

Legislation | Kazakhstan | 2020

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Total allowable catch, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Freshwater fishes, Marine fishes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 18-05/928 of 14 October 2015 validating the Rules for the stocking of waterbodies, fishery melioration of waterbodies.

Legislation | Kazakhstan | 2015

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Aquaculture, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Liability/compensation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 324 of 9 August 2017 validating the Rules for aquaculture in fishing waterbodies.

Legislation | Kazakhstan | 2017

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Aquaculture, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Local government, Business/industry/corporations, Liability/compensation, Contract/agreement

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Law No. 213 on amendments and addenda to some legislative acts dealing with ecological issues.

Legislation | Kazakhstan | 2007

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Emissions, Liability/compensation, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 242-IV amending Law No. 593 of 2004 on protection, reproduction and management of wildlife.

Legislation | Kazakhstan | 2010

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Bycatch, Diadromous fish, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Alien species, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 185-VII “On amendments and addenda to some legislative acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the issues of conservation and reproduction of Kazakh dog breeds”.

Legislation | Kazakhstan | 2023

Keyword: Animal production, Animal reproduction, Herd book, Certification, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods

Source: FAO, FAOLEX