OREANDA-NEWS. September 01, 2009. The Environment Protection Department of the Ministry of Environment & Natural Resources of Azerbaijan keeps on research to establish observation of environmental legislation requirements.

The Ministry informs that from 17 to 23 August 2009, in the course of surveys it was drawn up 7 reports and protocols in connection with environmental law breaches by legal entities and individuals.

“Fines on 7 cases were imposed in the amount of AZN 35,700,” it was informed.

For damage caused to environment 3 reports and protocols were drawn up during a week. Fines at AZN 7,500 on 2 cases were imposed. 4 cases on land protection made up AZN 10,700.

Fine for 1 case over violations in sphere of protection of flora totaled AZN 7,500.

Let’s remind, the Ministry carries out such monitoring weekly.

For the period from 20 to 27 July 2009 penalties for eco-law breakers totaled AZN 34,500, from 27 to 31 July – AZN 1,800 AZN, from 3 to 9 August – AZN 11,000 and from 10 to 16 August.