Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers “On amendments to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan from 20 October 2014 No. 290 “On regulating the use of biological resources and the procedure for passing permits” was adopted procedures in the field of environmental management" in connection with strengthening measures of legal liability for non-compliance with legislation in the field of protection of flora and fauna."

It is increased 5 times and the following coefficient is established for calculating the amount of recovery for damage caused to plants listed in the Red Book of Uzbekistan (for one plant):

disappearing – 10 sizes of basic estimated value;

rare – 4 sizes of basic estimated value;

contracting – 2.5 sizes of basic estimated value.

Penalties for damage to animals have also been increased 10 times. For example, now for the destruction of one leopard, a citizen of Uzbekistan will be charged an amount of 3,000 sizes of basic estimated value, and from foreign citizens and legal entities - US$400,000.