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Ministerial Decree No. 324 of 9 August 2017 validating the Rules for aquaculture in fishing waterbodies.

Country/Territory
Kazakhstan
Document type
Regulation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Aquaculture Hygiene/sanitary procedures Stock enhancement/repopulation Local government Business/industry/corporations Liability/compensation Contract/agreement
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 ten calendar days after the date of its official publication.
Abstract

This Ministerial Decree establishes the procedure for aquaculture in fishing waterbodies. Artificial reproduction of fish (stocking) is carried out with a view of conservation and restoration of fish populations, as well as increasing fish productivity of fishery waterbodies. Artificial reproduction of fish (stocking, aquaculture) shall be performed by: (a) specialized organizations of the authorized state body (institution) in the field of protection, reproduction and management of wild fauna and local government, natural and legal persons in accordance with contracts for the performance of works for stocking of waterbodies by state order; (b) managers of waterbodies for fishery purposes at their own expense in accordance with model hunting and fishery development plan; (c) industrial (business) entities performing economic activities, in the form of compensation for damages caused to fish stocks. Aquaculture shall be performed in accordance with scientific recommendations, issued by a scientific organization in the field of protection, reproduction and management of wild fauna.

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