Government Resolution No. 318 “On extraction of rare and endangered species of fish and other aquatic animals for scientific research and reproductive purposes”.

This Government Resolution concerns the seizure and utilization of certain rare and endangered aquatic species for scientific research and productive purposes. The primary focus is on the authorization and management of specific species, including 156 Caspian seals, Aral Sea Shipa, Aral Assault, Nellma, and Caspian salmon, with explicit mention of permissible activities, quantities, and locations. The policy aims to regulate the seizure and use of these species, setting fee rates per kilogram for each species, with rates specified for each, and establishing a framework for legal entities to obtain exemptions for scientific and productive activities. Key measures include the approval of the seizure of specified species within defined timeframes—from 8 May to 31 December 2025—and the setting of monthly fee rates for each species. The document assigns the Fisheries Committee of the Ministry of Agriculture the authority to authorize exemptions for these species, in accordance with legal procedures, to accredited scientific and technical entities. These measures are designed to facilitate regulated scientific research and productive use, ensuring compliance with established legal frameworks. Implementation responsibilities are assigned to the Fisheries Committee, which is tasked with authorizing exemptions and overseeing adherence to the regulation. The document specifies procedural and institutional responsibilities without elaborating on enforcement mechanisms or stakeholder engagement beyond the designated authorities. Overall, the regulation delineates specific legal and procedural steps for the management of these aquatic species, emphasizing authorized activities, fee structures, and institutional roles within the stipulated timeframe.