Regional Law No. 968-OZ “On protected areas”.
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This Regional Law regulates relations in the sphere of organization, conservation, protection and management of protected areas of regional and local significance. Regional protected areas shall be classified as follows: (a) natural parks; (b) state nature reserves; (c) nature monuments; (d) dendrological parks and botanical gardens; and (e) healthcare areas and health resorts. Protected areas of local significance shall be set up by decision of local government.
Amended by: Regional Law No. 888-OZ amending Regional Law No. 968-OZ “On protected areas”. (2016-03-30)
Repeals: Regional Law No. 522-OZ “On protected areas”. (2011-01-26)
