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Ministerial Decree No. 176 on approval of Instructions on fees for efficient use of wildlife and imposing fines for illegal hunting of wild animals.

Country/Territory
Azerbaijan
Document type
Regulation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Management/conservation Protection of habitats Wild fauna Offences/penalties Special fund Endangered species Environmental fees/charges Hunting/capture Monitoring Protection of environment Protected area Protection of species
Geographical area
Asia, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, Western Asia
Abstract

This Decree aims at protection of habitats and efficient use and improvement of wildlife. Fees for efficient use of wildlife and fines for illegal hunting of wild animals shall be collected by the state treasury and transferred to the State Fund for protection of the environment or to special funds of relevant authorities established for conservation and management of protected areas. This Decree underlines that the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources shall allocate fund for protection and improvement of rare and endangered species of wild fauna, environmental audit and cadastre and monitoring of wildlife.

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