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Ministerial Decree No. 117 on approval of the rules on creation of zoological collections and enrichment, storage, use, state registration and trade thereof.

Country/Territory
Azerbaijan
Document type
Regulation
Date
2000
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Collecting/harvesting Wild fauna Wildlife products Internal trade International trade Keeping of live animals Local government Registration Trade in species Transport/storage Sustainable use
Geographical area
Asia, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force upon signature.
Abstract

This Decree sets out provisions on state registration, creation, enrichment, storage, use and trade of zoological collection, as well as import and export of animals. This Decree states that zoological collections may be in state, municipal and private properties. The zoological collection includes menagerie in zoo, zoological garden and oceanarium, furthermore samples, remains and by-products of animals. These rules shall be implemented in the territory of Azerbaijan and the Azerbaijani section of the Caspian Sea, for local and foreign real and legal persons. The registry form of zoological collection is attached to this Decree in appendix.

Full text
Azerbaijani
Website
www.e-qanun.az

References - Legislation

Implements

Law No. 675-IQ on wildlife.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 1999 (2021)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Wild fauna, Management/conservation, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of species, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting authorization/permit fee, Ranching/captive breeding, Protection of habitats, Migratory species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX