Ministerial Decree No. 41 on approval of the Charter of the State Fund for protection of environment. Country/Territory Azerbaijan Document type Regulation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Environmental audit Environmental fees/charges Offences/penalties Early warning system Special fund Non-governmental entity Hunting authorization/permit Management/conservation Protection of environment Protection of species Hunting/capture Geographical area Asia, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, Western Asia Abstract The State Fund for protection of environment shall be established with the aim of taking preventive measures, developing projects and technologies, ensuring efficient use of natural resources, promoting economic stimulation and auditing other activities in the field of environmental protection. This Decree states that the Fund is formed by a) fines imposed on the violation of legislation regarding environmental protection (except aquaculture), b) payment for the use of nature, c) revenue from sales of products obtained illegally and confiscated hunting and fishing equipment, and d) voluntarily paid contributions of the state, non-governmental organizations, real and legal persons. Full text Azerbaijani Website www.e-qanun.az References - Legislation Implements Environmental Protection Law of 1999, No. 678–IQ. Legislation | Azerbaijan | 1999 (2023) Keyword: Basic legislation, Institution, Hazards, Environmental fees/charges, Environmental planning, Access-to-information, Dispute settlement, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Data collection/reporting, EIA, Protection of environment, Certification, Environmental audit, Sustainable use, Biodiversity, Policy/planning, Freshwater pollution, Sustainable development Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Ministerial Decree № 115 amending the Ministerial Decree No. 41 on approval of the Charter of the State Fund for protection of environment. Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2017 Keyword: Environmental fees/charges, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX