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Regional Law No. 361-OZ “On reindeer ranching”.

Country/Territory
Russian Federation
Territorial subdivision
Magadan
Document type
Legislation
Date
2003 (2009)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Camelids Traditional rights/customary rights Indigenous peoples Ranching/captive breeding Subsidy/incentive Community management Grazing Pastoralism Local government
Geographical area
Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, Black Sea, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Regional Law enters into force on the date of its official publication.
Abstract

This Regional Law establishes legal and economic grounds of reindeer ranching as traditional economic activity and nature management of low-numbered indigenous peoples of the North and ethnic communities with a view of conservation of traditional habitats, natural environment and customary rights thereof. Regulation of reindeer ranching shall be based on observation of customs and traditions of low-numbered indigenous peoples of the North. Basic guidelines of state policy in the sphere of reindeer ranching shall be as follows: (a) promotion, conservation and development of reindeer ranching; (b) expanded reproduction of reindeer population; (c) rational management of grazing grounds of reindeer population; and (d) economic incentives for low-numbered indigenous peoples of the North.Passage routes of reindeer herds and grazing grounds shall be validated by the authorized state body by agreement with local government.

Full text
Russian
Website
regzakon.fpa.su

References - Legislation

Amended by

Regional Law No. 2025-OZ amending Regional Law No. 361-OZ “On reindeer ranching”.

Legislation | Russian Federation | 2016

Keyword: Camelids, Traditional rights/customary rights, Indigenous peoples, Ranching/captive breeding, Cultural heritage, Community management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regional Law No. 2048-OZ amending Regional Law No. 361-OZ “On reindeer ranching”.

Legislation | Russian Federation | 2016

Keyword: Camelids, Traditional rights/customary rights, Indigenous peoples, Ranching/captive breeding, Subsidy/incentive, Community management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX