Ministerial Decree No. 176 on approval of rules for implementation of state control over protection and management of wild fauna. Country/Territory Azerbaijan Document type Regulation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Wild fauna Management/conservation Inspection Institution Enforcement/compliance Geographical area Asia, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, Western Asia Abstract This Decree states that implementing state control over protection and management of wild fauna aims at ensuring compliance with the rules and requirements specified by Azerbaijani legislation and fulfilment of the tasks by real and legal persons in the field of wildlife protection. The state control shall be implemented by the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources in coordination with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and local authorities throughout the entire territory including the Caspian Sea share belonging to the Republic of Azerbaijan. This Decree sets forth provisions on duties and responsibilities of state control authorities. 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