Governor of Aktobe penalized for posing with tulips
Akims in Trouble: Lazzat Berdybaeva Fined for Picking Protected Tulips
In an unexpected turn of events, Lazzat Berdybaeva, Akim of Mugalar District, Aktau Region, Aktobe Region, found herself in hot water. According to Liter.kz, she was fined 39,320 tenge for posting a photo of tulips on WhatsApp.
The police department in Aktau Region launched an investigation, following allegations that the flowers were picked by Berdybaeva's children, minors, who were accused of plucking protected flowers. The Red Book of Kazakhstan lists certain tulip species among endangered flora and fauna, making it illegal to pick or damage these rare flowers.
Article 408 of the Code of Administrative Offenses imposes a fine of 10 MCI (39,320 tenge in 2025) for failure to fulfill parental duties. The case has been referred to the ethics council for state servants at the rayon akimat for further consideration.
Protected Tulips and the Law
Kazakhstan takes the preservation of its biodiversity seriously. Protected plants, such as some tulip species, are part of the country's Red Book—an official list of endangered flora and fauna. These laws are enforced in protected areas like the Ustyurt Nature Reserve, reflecting the efforts to conserve Kazakhstan's ecosystems.
As for the penalties, environmental legislation in Kazakhstan may impose fines or even criminal charges for damaging or illegally collecting protected plant species, such as the rare Crambe edentula. Repeated or severe violations could lead to administrative detention or prosecution under conservation laws.
Parents or legal guardians are held accountable for the actions of their minor children. If a child is found to have picked protected tulips, the parents could potentially face fines or other consequences for negligence, depending on the circumstances and the law enforcement approach.
In conclusion, picking protected tulips in Kazakhstan is illegal. Penalties may include fines and, in some cases, criminal charges. Parents could also face liability for negligence if their children illegally pick protected flowers. Consulting Kazakhstan’s environmental protection law or official government sources would provide precise legal texts and penalties for such violations.
- The red book of Kazakhstan lists certain tulip species among endangered flora and fauna, making it illegal to pick or damage these rare flowers.
- Lazzat Berdybaeva, Akim of Mugalar District, Aktau Region, was fined 39,320 tenge for posting a photo of tulips on WhatsApp, as the flowers were picked by her children, minors.
- Repeated or severe violations of environmental laws in Kazakhstan could lead to administrative detention or prosecution under conservation laws.
- Parents or legal guardians are held accountable for the actions of their minor children, and if a child is found to have picked protected tulips, the parents could potentially face fines or other consequences for negligence.
