Ministerial Decree No. 82 on rules for the use of water bodies for the needs of fishing and hunting farms.

Subject

Fisheries, Water

Keyword

Aquaculture Aquatic animals Aquatic plants Fish products Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel Business/industry/corporations Hygiene/sanitary procedures Mariculture Protection of species Standards Effluent waste water/discharge Environmental standards Freshwater pollution Freshwater resources management Inland waters Inspection Drainage/land reclamation Pollution control Protection of environment Waste disposal Waste domestic sources Waste non-domestic sources Water supply Wetlands

Geographical area

Asia, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, Western Asia

Entry into force notes

This Decree enters into force upon signature.

Abstract

Rules for the use of water bodies for the needs of fishing and hunting farms shall be in accordance with the Water Code. This Decree states that water basin in which waterfowls and valuable fur-bearing animals inhabited may be used for fishing and hunting farms. This Decree aims at a) breeding, reproduction, use and production of waterfowls, fur-bearing animals, fish and other aquatic biological resources which are included in hunting, b) supply of water to water reservoirs and water bodies in which waterfowls and valuable fur-bearing animals inhabited, c) taking measures for fishery melioration, d) checking vessels, boats and other sailing vehicles, e) building hydro-technical facilities in coastal zone intended for the needs of fishing and hunting farms, and f) release of water used in fish processing enterprises, fish pond and in industries into water bodies. All fishing and hunting farms must comply with sanitary, environmental, hydro-technical and meteorological standards, norms and regulations, rules for protection of fish and other aquatic biological resources, rules and agreements for water use, and accounting rules for state water resources. Illegal hunting of fish and other aquatic biological resources, discharge of untreated wastewater, disposal of industrial, domestic and other wastes, drainage of wetlands, to install fences in rivers, river branches and channels and to impede water stream, to release water from lakes and ports, contamination and deterioration shall be prohibited.

Full text

Azerbaijani

Website

www.e-qanun.az

References - Legislation

Implements

Water Code.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 1997 (2021)

Keyword: Framework law, Freshwater resources management, Industrial water use, Inland waters, Potable water, Recreational water use, Surface water, Effluent waste water/discharge, Water charges, Dispute settlement, Right to water, Water rights, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Human rights, EIA, Groundwater, Hazards, Risk assessment/management, Water conservation zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX