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Ministerial Decree № 256 on aquaculture.

Country/Territory
Azerbaijan
Document type
Regulation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Aquaculture Aquatic animals Aquatic plants Fish products Fishery management and conservation Registration Data collection/reporting Inspection Protection of species Artisanal fishing Research
Geographical area
Asia, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, Western Asia
Abstract

This Decree shall apply to real and legal persons engaged in aquaculture. This Decree sets forth provisions on aquatic species and economic activities in the field of aquaculture in Article 2, development and use of aquaculture infrastructure in Article 3, rules for aquaculture in natural and artificial fishing areas owned by the state and the municipality in Article 4, biological and technological basis of aquaculture in Article 5, acclimatization and displacement of aquatic species to maintain biological diversity and productivity of marine species and habitats in Article 6, the establishment, operation and management of aquaculture hatcheries in Article7, quality, safety, marketing and trade of aquaculture products in Article 8, registration in the field of aquaculture in Article 9, control over aquaculture activities for the management and conservation of aquatic resources in Article 10, and limitation, suspension or termination of aquaculture activities in Article 11. The aquatic environments and technologies are listed in Annex-I, aquaculture activities and biological, ecological and morphological characteristics of fish and aquatic resources are listed in Annex-II and Annex-III, and information regarding fish breeding and aquaculture activities are listed in Annex-IV.

Full text
Azerbaijani
Website
www.e-qanun.az

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Law No. 457-IQ.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 1998 (2022)

Keyword: Framework law, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Aquaculture, Allocation/quota, Foreign fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Marine fishes, Freshwater fishes, Coastal zone management, Dispute settlement, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Fishing authorization, Liability/compensation, EIA, International relations/cooperation, Offences/penalties, Protection of species, Sustainable use, Authorization/permit, Aquatic animals, Endangered species, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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