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Regional Law No.173-OZ of 2003 on protected areas.

Country/Territory
Russian Federation
Territorial subdivision
Kaluga
Document type
Legislation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protected area Education National parks Basic legislation
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
Entry into force 10 days after its official publication.
Abstract

This Law regulates relations in the field of organization, protection and use of protected areas for the purpose of conservation of the unique and typical natural complexes and objects, notable natural reserves, plant and wildlife species, their genetic stock, keeping of biosphere sustainability and control over its change, balanced solution of social and economic problems and ecological education of the population. The document consists of V Sections that contain 16 Articles. Section I (arts. 1-3) lays down general provisions. Section II (Arts.4-7) determines plenary powers of executive bodies and local self-government in the sphere of organization and functioning of protected areas. Section III (Arts.8-13) regards formation and functioning of protected areas. Section IV (art. 14) regards organization of the protection of regional protected areas. Section V (Arts.15-16) lays down final and transitional provisions.

Full text
Russian

References - Legislation

Implements

Law No. 2060-1 of the RSFSR on Environmental Protection.

Legislation | Russian Federation | 1991

Keyword: Basic legislation, Environmental audit, Protected area, Hazards, Environmental planning, Education, Offences/penalties, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX