President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed Resolution No. PP-387 on October 27 to regulate the use of reservoirs and adjacent areas, the Justice Ministry’s legal information channel reported.
The document introduces measures to develop tourism infrastructure around artificial reservoirs, as outlined at a meeting chaired by the president on October 20. Businesses providing tourism services at reservoirs and along their banks will receive a number of tax and customs benefits.
Legal entities offering tourist services will pay property and land taxes at 50% of the standard rates until October 1, 2029.
The import of water rescue equipment, GPS beacons and modern sanitary facilities will also be simplified. Importers will be eligible for a customs payment deferral of up to 120 days or the option to pay in instalments.
Tourism operators at reservoirs will be required to equip their facilities with safety measures to protect visitors and prevent emergencies. They must also establish their own rescue services or sign contracts with professional rescue organisations.
Tourism businesses must comply with legal requirements governing the safe use of small boats and the bases where they are stationed.
In addition, tourist facilities near reservoirs must have internal sewerage systems or local wastewater treatment facilities to prevent untreated sewage from entering water bodies. Operators will also be responsible for disposing of household waste in accordance with established procedures.
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