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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