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Law No. 840-IQ on protected areas.

Country/Territory
Azerbaijan
Document type
Legislation
Date
2000
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protected area Cultural heritage Education Research Liability/compensation National parks Management/conservation Biodiversity Protection of species
Geographical area
Asia, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
The Law enters into force from the date of its official publication.
Abstract

Protected areas and objects are the national property and represent special ecological, scientific, cultural and aesthetic value. The present Law establishes legal basis for the organization and protection of protected areas and objects. The main principles of the organization, protection and management of protected areas are: 1) conservation of biological diversity and ecosystem; 2) purposeful use of protected areas for scientific research, culture and education; 3) recreational use; 4) international cooperation (art. 3). The Law consists of 15 Sections composed of 50 Articles. Section 1 (arts. 1-4) lays down general provisions. Section 2 (arts. 5-12) regards organization of protected areas. Section 3 (arts. 13-16) deals with management in the sphere of protected areas and objects. Section 4 (arts. 17-20) regards state natural reserves. Section 5 (arts. 21-23) regards national parks. Section 6 (arts.24-26) regards natural parks. Section 7 (arts. 27-28) regards state game reserves. Section 8 (arts. 29-30) regards natural monuments. Section 9 (arts. 31-34) regards zoological parks. Section 10 (arts. 35-38) regards botanical gardens and dendrological parks. Section 11 (arts. 39-40) regards medicinal and recreational areas and health resorts. Section 12 (arts. 41-44) regards financial and economic regulation of protected areas and objects. Section 13 (arts. 45-46) regards control over protection and use of protected areas and objects. Section 14 (arts. 47-48) establishes liability for the infringement of legislation of protected areas and objects. Section 15 (arts. 49-50) regards international cooperation.

Full text
Russian/Azerbaijani
Website
e-qanun.az

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Ministerial Decree No. 2 on state cadastre and monitoring of protected areas and objects.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2001

Keyword: Access-to-information, Data collection/reporting, Governance, Inspection, Institution, Land-use planning, Local government, Monitoring, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Special fund, Cadastre/land registration, Protection of environment, Research, National parks, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 2 on state nature reserves.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2001

Keyword: Enforcement/compliance, Ecosystem preservation, Education, Environmental fees/charges, Environmental standards, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Inspection, Drainage/land reclamation, Standards, Protection of environment, Sustainable development, Wild fauna, Hunting/capture, Protection of species, Special fund, Use restrictions

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 2 on Natural Parks.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2001

Keyword: Cultural heritage, Monitoring, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Tourism, Use restrictions, Inspection, Ecosystem preservation, Forest fires, National parks, Protection of environment, Recreational forest

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Presidential Decree No. 19 on approval of the Statute of Shahdag National Park.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2008

Keyword: Biodiversity, Cultural heritage, Capacity building, Education, Monitoring, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Tourism, Protected area, Research, Ecosystem preservation, Sustainable use, Management/conservation, Endangered species, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, National parks, Protection of environment, Protection of habitats, Protection of species, Wild fauna, Wild flora

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 148 on approval of the Charter regarding Gara-Yaz State Reserve.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2005

Keyword: Biodiversity, Capacity building, Ecosystem preservation, Inspection, Monitoring, Protected area, Research, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Water conservation zone, Management/conservation, Endangered species, Genetic resources, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Protection of environment, Sustainable development, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Presidential Decree No. 147 on approval of Statute of Altiagac National Park.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2004

Keyword: Capacity building, Cultural heritage, Ecosystem preservation, Inspection, Monitoring, Protected area, Research, Tourism, Management/conservation, National parks, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Presidential Decree No. 57 on approval of the Statute of Hirkan National Park.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2004

Keyword: Protected area, Research, Tourism, Capacity building, Cultural heritage, Ecosystem preservation, Inspection, Monitoring, Management/conservation, National parks, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Presidential Decree No. 106 on approval of Statute of Zengezur National Park.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2004

Keyword: Capacity building, Cultural heritage, Ecosystem preservation, Inspection, Monitoring, Protected area, Research, Tourism, Management/conservation, National parks, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Presidential Decree No. 106 on approval of Statute of Aggol National Park.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2004

Keyword: Capacity building, Cultural heritage, Ecosystem preservation, Inspection, Monitoring, Protected area, Research, Tourism, Management/conservation, National parks, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Presidential Decree No. 106 on approval of the Statute of Sirvan National Park.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2004

Keyword: Protected area, Research, Tourism, Capacity building, Cultural heritage, Ecosystem preservation, Inspection, Monitoring, National parks, Protection of environment, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Presidential Decree No. 531 on approval of the Statute of national parks.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2001

Keyword: Capacity building, Cultural heritage, Ecosystem preservation, Inspection, Monitoring, Research, Tourism, Risk assessment/management, Management/conservation, National parks, Protected area, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Presidential Decree No. 531 on approval of the statute of state nature and biosphere reserves.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2001

Keyword: Protected area, Cultural heritage, Education, Research, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation, Inspection, Monitoring, Risk assessment/management, Capacity building, Management/conservation, Protection of environment, Genetic resources

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Law No. 1224-IVQD amending the Law No. 840-IQ on protected areas.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2015

Keyword: Biodiversity, Protected area, Aquatic animals, Hunting/capture, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 924-IVQD amending the Law No. 840-IQ on protected areas.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2014

Keyword: Protected area, Risk assessment/management, Protection of environment, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX