Regional Law No. 151-OZ on protected areas. Country/Territory Russian Federation Territorial subdivision Amur Document type Legislation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area Protection of species Basic legislation Geographical area CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe Entry into force notes The Regional Law enters into force within 10 days from the date of its official publication. Abstract The present Regional Law has been adopted for the purpose of regulation of relationship in the sphere of creation, functioning and development of protected areas. The Regional Law consists of 5 Chapters composed of 30 articles. Chapter 1 (arts. 1-8) lays down the general provisions. Chapter 2 (arts. 9-19) regards especially protected areas. Chapter 3 (arts. 20-25) regards protected animals and protected plants. Chapter 4 (arts. 26-29) regards reserved protected areas. Chapter 5 (art. 30) lays do Full text Russian References - Legislation Implements Ministerial Decree No. 158 of 1996 "On Red Book of the Russian Federation." Legislation | Russian Federation | 1996 Keyword: EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Continental shelf, Protection of species, Biodiversity, Endangered species, Registration, Stock enhancement/repopulation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Law No. 2060-1 of the RSFSR on Environmental Protection. Legislation | Russian Federation | 1991 | Repealed Keyword: Basic legislation, Environmental audit, Protected area, Disasters, Environmental planning, Education, Offences/penalties, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Source: FAO, FAOLEX