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Order No. 2-846 of 2021 of Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia on Rules and Terms for Introduction of Alien Species for Aquaculture Operations

Country/Territory
Georgia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2021
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
360160000.22.023.016678
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Aquaculture Biodiversity Classification/declassification Hazards Alien species Monitoring Protection of species Fishery management and conservation
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Western Asia
Abstract

This Order approves the rules and terms for the introduction of alien species for aquaculture operations. It consists of eight articles: Scope and purpose (1); Definitions (2); Rules of authorization (3); Emergency measures plan (4); Quarantine measures plan (5); Monitoring (6); List of species (7); and Registry of alien species (8). The purpose of this Order is to protect the biodiversity, natural habitats, ecosystems, and ecosystem services, and preventing adverse effects on local habitats when introducing alien species.

Full text
Georgian
Website
matsne.gov.ge

References - Legislation

Implements

Law of Georgia on Aquaculture (No. 6408-IIS of 2020)

Legislation | Georgia | 2020

Keyword: Farming, Cooperative/producer organization, Authorization/permit, Business/industry/corporations, Agricultural development, Monitoring, Enforcement/compliance, Sustainable development, Pollution control, EIA, Liability/compensation, Transboundary effects, International relations/cooperation, Waste management, Marine pollution, Basic legislation, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Protection of environment, Biodiversity, Sustainable use, Inland fisheries, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Ecological production/organic production, Aquatic animals, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Fish disease, Early warning system, Equipment, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Alien species, Data collection/reporting, Research, Public participation, Institution, Governance, Coastal zone management, Policy/planning, Waterworks, Transport/storage, Internal trade, International trade, Inspection, Fishery management and conservation, Animal health, Food quality control/food safety, Land-use planning, Lease, Continental shelf, Territorial sea, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Maritime zone, Surface water, Groundwater, Wetlands, Freshwater pollution, Water quality standards, Freshwater resources management, Recreational water use, Effluent waste water/discharge, Irrigation, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX