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Act No. 75 concerning changes of the Common Penal Code, No. 19/1940, and concerning changes in limits of fines for several acts.

Country/Territory
Iceland
Document type
Regulation
Date
1982
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Birds Endangered species Offences/penalties Protection of species
Geographical area
Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

Article 47 of the present Act amends articles 17, 37, 38, 39 and 40 of Act No. 33 concerning Bird-Hunting and Bird Protection in Iceland as regards the penalties to be applied to any person who is found guilty of illegal bird-hunting, illegal egg-taking and other cases of infringement of the provisions contained in the Act above-mentioned. Offences include fines, confinement and imprisonment.

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References - Legislation

Amends

Act No. 33 concerning Bird-Hunting and Bird Protection in Iceland.

Legislation | Iceland | 1966

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Birds, Endangered species, Hunting rights, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Internal trade, International trade, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX