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Ministerial Decree No. 117 on native wildlife species and approval of the list of privately and municipally owned animal species.

Country/Territory
Azerbaijan
Document type
Regulation
Date
2000
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Aquatic animals Birds Pests/diseases Hunting/capture Institution Endangered species Certification Amphibians Management/conservation Molluscs Protection of habitats Protection of species Reptiles Wild fauna
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 “native wildlife species” includes (i) endangered species of wild fauna, (ii) endemics and relicts, (iii) species included in “Red Book” of Azerbaijan, (iv) species used in the medical field, (v) species used against pests in agriculture and forestry, (vi) species of hunting and fishing, (vii) species used in fur farming, (viii) other species not included in fishing and hunting, (ix) paleontological remains of animals, (x) species used in industries, (xi) nesting sites, spawning areas, breeding ground and recovery areas of animals. This Decree underlines that native wildlife species cannot be under private or municipal ownership. This Decree specifies the animal species that may be privately and municipally owned as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, cyclostomata, molluscs, worms, arthropoda, cnidarian and prokaryotes. The specified animal species shall only be owned by municipalities and private owners with a certificate issued by the State Committee of Control over Ecology and the Use of Natural Resources and the State Concern 'Azerbalig'.

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