Kazakhstan plans to register fisheries in a special
information system for monitoring fish and other aquatic animals. This measure
aims to eliminate the possibility of the shadow turnover of fish products in
the country. A new law will regulate aquaculture activities in Kazakhstan. The
Mazhilis, the lower house of the Kazakh Parliament, has adopted the
legislation, along with accompanying amendments to other bills, and sent it to
the Senate for consideration. Under the new regulations, entrepreneurs
participating in tenders for the allocation of water bodies or sites must make
a mandatory guarantee deposit. Lawmakers believe this will ensure businesses
fulfill their commitments. The amendments also establish a register of
unscrupulous enterprises. Businesses listed in it will not be able to apply for
water use permits for five years. Additionally, the amendments provide for the
delineation of responsibilities between the Ministry of Ecology and Natural
Resources and the Ministry of Agriculture. To support producers targeting
foreign markets, amendments to the Law on Electric Power Industry introduce a
special investment tariff. Overall, the document will regulate fisheries,
support exporters, and protect aquatic bioresources.
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