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Ministerial Decree No. 117 on approval of the rules on supply of wildlife products.

Country/Territory
Azerbaijan
Document type
Regulation
Date
2000
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Authorization/permit Endangered species Wild fauna Wild flora Wildlife products Protection of species Management/conservation
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 states that the supply of wildlife products shall be carried out with the permit of the State Committee of Control over Ecology and the Use of Natural Resources. The products derived from wild fauna and flora includes honey, propolis, beeswax, hormones, feathers, venom and other products. This Decree aims at ensuring that the use of wildlife products does not threaten their survival. The supply of wildlife products are prohibited during the following circumstances: (i) winter sleep, (ii) copulation and reproduction, (iii) restoration, and (iv) growth phase. This Decree underlines that the supply of endangered species of wild fauna is not allowed.

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