Act No. 221 supplementing Act No. 157 of 11 February 1992: provisions for the protection of wildlife and restrictions on hunting. Country/Territory Italy Document type Regulation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Birds Hunting/capture Data collection/reporting Protection of species Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes The Act came into force on 26 October 2002. Abstract This Act has been adopted in implementation of Directive 79/409/CEE, which sets forth bird protection measures to comply with. Nevertheless, according to article 9 of the mentioned Directive, Member States may derogate from the provisions of articles 5 to 8 establishing such measures for the following reasons: (a) in the interest of public health or safety, air safety, protection of fauna and flora; (b) to prevent serious damages to crops, livestock, forests, fisheries and water; (c) research and teaching; (d) repopulation or reintroduction of certain species. The present Act implements article 9 in matter of derogation from bird protection measures. The Act consists of only one article supplementing Act No. 157 of 11 February 1992. In particular, the Regions are hereby empowered to lay down the above-mentioned derogations in compliance with Directive 409/79/EEC and the present provisions. Every year, each Region shall transmit to the Prime Minister and to the Ministry of the Environment a report on the implementation of such derogations. Thereafter, the Ministry of the Environment shall submit the report to the European Commission. Full text Italian Website www.comune.jesi.an.it 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 Amends Act No. 157: provisions for the protection of wildlife and restrictions on hunting. Legislation | Italy | 1992 Keyword: Basic legislation, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Management/conservation, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Wildlife products, Birds, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Regional Act No. 2 in matter of wildlife protection and hunting in Sardinia, pursuant to Act No. 221 of 3 October 2002. Legislation | Italy | 2004 Keyword: Birds, Hunting/capture, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX