Ministerial Decree No. 18-05/928 of 14 October 2015 validating the Rules for the stocking of waterbodies, fishery melioration of waterbodies. Country/Territory Kazakhstan Document type Regulation Date 2015 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Fishery management and conservation Aquaculture Hygiene/sanitary procedures Stock enhancement/repopulation Liability/compensation Geographical area Aral Sea, Asia, Caspian Sea, Central Asia, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, North Asia Entry into force notes This Ministerial Decree enters into force from the date of its official publication. Abstract This Ministerial Decree establishes the procedure for the performance of works for the stocking of waterbodies, fishery melioration of waterbodies. Stocking of fishery waterbodies shall be intended release of fish seed (stocking materials) with a view of creating self-reproducing populations, to preserve valuable, rare and endangered species of fish and (or) commercial production. Stocking of fishery waterbodies shall be performed by: (a) state enterprises engaged in activities for reproduction of fish resources; (b) natural persons and legal entities fulfilling state order for stock enhancement on competitive basis; (c) managers of wild fauns; and (d) entities performing economic activities, in the form of compensation for damages caused to fish stocks. Stocking of waterbodies shall be performed in accordance with scientific recommendations, issued by a scientific organization in the field of protection, reproduction and management of wild fauna. Scientific recommendations must indicate: (a) substantiation of expediency of the stocking of waterbodies and forecasts of the expected results; (b) characteristics of waterbodies, information on species and age of fish seed recommended for the stocking; and (c) recommended locations, timing, methods and technique of the stocking. Full text Russian Website adilet.zan.kz References - Legislation Implements Law No. 593 of 2004 on protection, reproduction and management of wildlife. Legislation | Kazakhstan | 2004 Keyword: Basic legislation, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Subsidy/incentive, Aquaculture, Animal welfare, Management/conservation, Biodiversity, Wild fauna, Hunting/capture, Protection of habitats, Ecosystem preservation, Endangered species, Protection of species, Trade in species Source: FAO, FAOLEX