Legal principles of state support in aquaculture sphere

Abstract

The effective functioning of any sector of agriculture is provided with adequate comprehensive state support. Aquaculture is no exception. The paper discloses the content of state support for agricultural activities in the field of aquaculture. The legislation defining directions and general principles of aquaculture development are analyzed. It is established that support for aquaculture activities by the state should be carried out by every possible means both in the economic and other areas: encouragement to produce naturally safe aquaculture products that can compete with the markets of other countries; financial promotion of breeding; improving fish productivity of water bodies through artificial restoration of water living resources; restoration of the proportion of populations of endangered and rare species of animals and plants whose habitat is water; promoting the development of own production of aquaculture feed; carrying out research and development in the field of aquaculture for their financing and introduction of results into production; financial support; providing training for highly qualified aquaculture professionals; promoting sustainable aquaculture production, etc. Financial, organizational and legal mechanisms of state support in the field of aquaculture are considered. Keywords: aquaculture, state support, compensation, financing, agriculture, aquaculture entities