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This Regional Law regulates relations in the sphere of organization, protection, conservation and management of protected areas with a view of conservation of unique and typical natural complexes and objects, wild fauna and wild flora, and ecological education of the population. Land areas that are integral part of protected area s under management by state and municipal environmental institutions shall not be subject to privatization. Regional protected areas can be instituted either with or without land expropriation from landowners, landlords, land tenants and lessees. Protected areas shall be classified as regional (state nature reserves, nature monuments, dendrological parks and botanical gardens, natural parks, healthcare areas and spas) and local (healthcare areas and spas). Protected areas shall be subject to mandatory state registration.
Amended by: Regional Law No. 44-OZ amending Regional Law No. 53-OZ “On protected areas”. (2014-08-04)