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