Article​​​​​​​ 108. Procedure for the use of water objects in protected natural areas and measures for their conservation

The use of water objects of state reserves, complex (landscape) wildlife sanctuaries, nature parks, state biosphere reserves, wetlands of international importance as habitats for waterfowl, and other protected natural areas for fishing, hunting, collecting aquatic plants and organisms, as well as other activities that disrupt the natural condition of these waters, is prohibited in accordance with their regime.

The discharge of sewage into water objects of state reserves, complex (landscape) wildlife sanctuaries, nature parks, and state biosphere reserves is prohibited.

The discharge of sewage and the implementation of irrigation and amelioration measures into water objects of other protected natural areas are allowed in accordance with their regime, provided that the requirements established by this Code are observed.

Water objects or certain parts of them that are of priority ecological, scientific, cultural, aesthetic, recreational, and sanitary-health significance are declared protected natural areas in the manner prescribed by the legislation and are withdrawn from economic use.

The regime for the use and conservation of waters and water objects of protected natural areas is established by the legislation.

The withdrawal of water objects of protected natural areas is allowed in necessary special cases by the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan and authorized bodies in the manner prescribed by the legislation.