Ministerial Decree № 218 on list of water bodies for fishing purposes and water use restrictions. Country/Territory Azerbaijan Document type Regulation Date 2017 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries, Water Keyword Fishery management and conservation Fishing area Freshwater pollution Migratory species Effluent waste water/discharge Freshwater resources management Water rights Water conservation zone Pollution control Geographical area Asia, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, Western Asia Abstract This Decree aims at increasing productivity of fish and other aquatic resources, as well as water restoration and conservation. This Decree sets forth provisions on coastal zone management, construction and use of fishing facilities, fish reproduction, restriction on water users’ rights, protection of species, water management, effluent wastewater, fish migration and water conservation zones. Full text Azerbaijani Website www.e-qanun.az References - Legislation Implements Law No. 1015-IVQD amending the Fisheries Law (No. I of 1998). Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2014 Keyword: Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants, Biodiversity, Fish products, Fishery management and conservation, Governance, Inspection, Institution, Protection of environment, Protection of species, Registration, Policy/planning, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries Source: FAO, FAOLEX