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Act No. 157: provisions for the protection of wildlife and restrictions on hunting.

Country/Territory
Italy
Document type
Legislation
Date
1992
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Gazzetta Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana No. 46, ordinary supplement No. 41, 21 February 1992, pp. 3-32.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Hunting/capture Hunting authorization/permit Hunting gear/hunting methods Management/conservation Stock enhancement/repopulation Wildlife products Birds Protection of species
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Abstract

Wildlife is deemed to be an indivisible patrimony of the State. Hunting is permitted provided that it is not in contrast with the need to conserve wildlife, and does not damage agricultural production. The Act provides a list of protected species (mammals and birds) threatened with extinction (sect. 2). It regulates the type of licenses and insurance policies which persons wishing to hunt must possess and subscribe to (a rifle license for hunting, a third party civil liability insurance policy, and an insurance policy for accidents caused in the course of hunting) (sect. 12). It also establishes a system for the programmed management of hunting, to be drafted by the Regional governments for the territorial management of agriculture, woodlands and pastoral activities. The breeding of wildlife for the purpose of replenishment is regulated by the Act (sect. 17), together with the import of specific wildlife species, solely for the intention of replenishment and genetic improvement (sect. 20). The Act introduces a number of regional taxes (regional license tax) for hunting (sect. 23). A guarantee fund is also established for victims of hunting accidents (sect. 25). It also regulates taxidermy and embalming (sect. 6).

Full text
Italian

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Directive 79/409/EEC on the conservation of wild birds.

Legislation | European Union | 1979 (2003)

Keyword: Birds, Hunting/capture, Endangered species, Management/conservation, Protection of habitats, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Regional Act No. 54 implementing article 9 of Council Directive 79/409/EEC concerning the protection of wild birds.

Legislation | Italy | 2006

Keyword: Birds, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Hunting/capture, Total allowable catch, Hunting gear/hunting methods

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree establishing the deadlines for the implementation of Act of 11 february 1992, No. 157 making provisions for the protection of wildlife and restrictions on hunting.

Legislation | Italy | 1992

Keyword: Hunting/capture

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree amending Ministerial Decree of 31 December 1992 concerning the implementation of article 36, paragraph 4, of Act of 11 February 1992, No. 157, making provisions for the protection of wildlife and restrictions on hunting.

Legislation | Italy | 1993

Keyword: Protected area, Hunting/capture, Management/conservation, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Circular No. 559/C-50.065-E-97 implementing article 13 of Act of 11 February 1992, No. 157 - Hunting methods.

Legislation | Italy | 1997

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regional Act No. 3 making provision in matter of taxidermy and embalming

Legislation | Italy | 1995

Keyword: Wildlife products, Authorization/permit, Institution, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regional Act No. 64 making provision on the protection and management of wildlife species and regulating hunting

Legislation | Italy | 1994

Keyword: Management/conservation, Endangered species, Birds, Protection of habitats, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting authorization/permit fee, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Seasons, Ranching/captive breeding, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Wildlife products, Institution, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regional Act No. 9 regulating wild fauna protection and management, and making provision on hunting planning.

Legislation | Italy | 1996

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit fee, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Protected area, Institution, Wild fauna, International trade, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Provincial Act No. 24 making provision on wildlife protection and hunting.

Legislation | Italy | 1991

Keyword: Birds, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Seasons, Keeping of live animals, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Ranching/captive breeding, Protected area, Research, Institution, Policy/planning, Offences/penalties, Protection of species, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regional Act No. 2 making provision in matter of wildlife protection and hunting.

Legislation | Italy | 1995

Keyword: Ranching/captive breeding, Wild fauna, Birds, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Wildlife products, Policy/planning, Protected area, Institution, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regional Act No. 14 regarding wildlife protection and hunting.

Legislation | Italy | 1994

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Ranching/captive breeding, Protected area, Wildlife products, Policy/planning, Institution, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regional Act No. 17 in matter of wildlife protection and hunting programmed management.

Legislation | Italy | 1995

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Birds, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Wildlife products, Policy/planning, Institution, Ranching/captive breeding, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regional Act No. 70 making provision on wildlife protection and hunting.

Legislation | Italy | 1996

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting authorization/permit fee, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Birds, Seasons, Total allowable catch, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Wildlife products, Protected area, Policy/planning, Institution, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regional Act No. 8 making provision on wildlife protection and regulating hunting in Campania.

Legislation | Italy | 1996

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting authorization/permit fee, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Seasons, Wild fauna, Birds, Migratory species, Wildlife products, Authorization/permit, Institution, Non-governmental entity, Policy/planning, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Access-to-information, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regional Act No. 27 laying down provisions for wildlife protection, for fauna and environmental resources conservation and to regulate hunting.

Legislation | Italy | 1998

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting authorization/permit fee, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Birds, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Wildlife products, Seasons, Authorization/permit, Policy/planning, Institution, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regional Act No. 7 laying down provisions to protect wildlife as well as the environmental balance and regulating hunting.

Legislation | Italy | 1995

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting authorization/permit fee, Seasons, Total allowable catch, Birds, Wildlife products, Ranching/captive breeding, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regional Act No. 29: regional provisions concerning wildlife protection and hunting.

Legislation | Italy | 1994

Keyword: Birds, Protection of habitats, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Seasons, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Wildlife products, Ranching/captive breeding, Protected area, Policy/planning, Institution, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regional Act No. 26 in matter of wildlife protection and laying down provisions on hunting and for the protection of the environmental balance.

Legislation | Italy | 1993

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting authorization/permit fee, Wildlife products, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Birds, Protection of habitats, Ranching/captive breeding, Total allowable catch, Seasons, Protected area, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Policy/planning, Institution, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regional Act No. 8 in matter of wildlife protection and hunting.

Legislation | Italy | 1994

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting authorization/permit fee, Birds, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Ranching/captive breeding, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Policy/planning, Institution, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regional Act No. 7 implementing the derogation regime provided for in article 9 of Council Directive 79/409/EEC of 2 April 1979 on the conservation of wild birds.

Legislation | Italy | 2002

Keyword: Birds, Hunting/capture, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Hunting authorization/permit, Total allowable catch, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regional Act No. 18 on the derogation regime referred to in article 9 of Council Directive 79/409/EEC concerning the conservation of wild birds.

Legislation | Italy | 2002

Keyword: Birds, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Hunting/capture, Total allowable catch, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regional Act No. 3 implementing Act No. 157 of 11 February 1992 laying down provisions on the protection of wildlife and restrictions on hunting.

Legislation | Italy | 1994 (2016)

Keyword: Birds, Wild fauna, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting authorization/permit fee, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Seasons, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Wildlife products, Protected area, Policy/planning, Institution, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regional Act No. 33 on provisions for the protection of wildlife and restrictions on hunting.

Legislation | Italy | 1997

Keyword: Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Endangered species, Keeping of live animals, Protected area, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Ranching/captive breeding, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Wildlife products, Birds, Offences/penalties, Protection of species, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regional Act No. 64 on the protection of wild fauna and laying down provisions on hunting.

Legislation | Italy | 1994

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Management/conservation, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Wildlife products, Birds, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regional Law 5 January 1995, n. 7 Rules for the protection of wildlife and for the protection of environmental balance and on the hunting activity discipline.

Legislation | Italy | 1995

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Wild fauna, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Protection of environment, Protection of habitats, Protection of species, Seasons, Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Presidential Decree No. 425 implementing Commission Directive 97/49/EC amending Council Directive 79/409/EEC on the conservation of wild birds.

Legislation | Italy | 2000

Keyword: Birds, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree of the Prime Minister including hare species (Lepus corsicanus) in the list of wildlife species that may be hunted as per article 18 of Act No. 157 of 1992.

Legislation | Italy | 2003

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 221 supplementing Act No. 157 of 11 February 1992: provisions for the protection of wildlife and restrictions on hunting.

Legislation | Italy | 2002

Keyword: Birds, Hunting/capture, Data collection/reporting, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree of the Prime Minister amending the list of species that may be hunted contained in article 18, paragraph 1 of Act No. 157 of 11 February 1992.

Legislation | Italy | 1997

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Birds, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 221 of 2015 to promote measures regarding green economy and to reduce the overexploitation of natural resources.

Legislation | Italy | 2015

Keyword: Basic legislation, Pollution control, Sustainable development, EIA, Institution, Offences/penalties, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Subsidy/incentive, Marine pollution, Marine protected areas, Protected area, Waste management, Hazardous substances, Recycling/reuse, Special fund, Freshwater pollution, Risk assessment/management, Sustainable use, Resource/damage valuation, Wild fauna, Wild flora

Source: FAO, FAOLEX