Ministerial Decree No. 146 on rules regarding right of use granted to foreign real and legal persons for fish and other aquatic biological resources.

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Aquaculture Aquatic animals Equipment Fishery management and conservation Fishing area Fishing gear/fishing method Foreign fishing Protection of species Allocation/quota Marine fisheries

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

Except as provided in the Fisheries Law, fishing zone and quota for industrial fishing of foreign real and legal persons shall be determined by the relevant executive authorities. The volume, species and sizes of caught fish, as well as forbidden fishing gear, technical devices and other terms and conditions are set in the agreement on designated areas. This Decree states that payments for the use of fish and other aquatic biological resources vary according to species of fish and other aquatic biological resources, fishing methods, fishing gear and type of water resources.

Full text

Azerbaijani

Website

www.e-qanun.az

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Law No. 457-IQ.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 1998 (2022)

Keyword: Framework law, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Aquaculture, Allocation/quota, Foreign fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Marine fishes, Freshwater fishes, Coastal zone management, Dispute settlement, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Fishing authorization, Liability/compensation, EIA, International relations/cooperation, Offences/penalties, Protection of species, Sustainable use, Authorization/permit, Aquatic animals, Endangered species, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX