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Cabinet Regulation No. 1165 of 2010 on Procedures for Issuing Permits for Acquiring Individuals of Non-Game Species, for Introducing Wild Species Uncharacteristic to the Nature of Latvia (Introduction), and Restoring Populations of Species in the Nature (Re-Introduction)

Country/Territory
Latvia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2010 (2013)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Game Wild fauna Authorization/permit Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe
Abstract

The Regulation prescribes the procedures for issuing permits for acquiring and keeping in captivity individuals of non-game species and, as well as for acquiring individuals of game-bird species, provided they are acquired in situations permitted by the Hunting Law and outside the hunting periods stated by the laws and regulations governing hunting; introducing wild species uncharacteristic for Latvian nature, including animal species, and issuing introduction permits; restoring populations of species in the wild, including animal population, and issuing reintroduction permits; and handling public consultations regarding re-introduction of species.

Full text
English
Website
www.likumi.lv

References - Legislation

Implements

Hunting Law (2003)

Legislation | Latvia | 2003 (2022)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Ranching/captive breeding, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting rights, Protection of habitats, Special fund, Allocation/quota

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law on the Conservation of Species and Biotopes (2000)

Legislation | Latvia | 2000 (2012)

Keyword: Biodiversity, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Protection of habitats, Management/conservation, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of environment, Protection of species, Cultural heritage, Endangered species, Birds, International trade, Ex-situ conservation, Migratory species, Plant protection, Plant variety, Sustainable use, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animal Protection Law (1999)

Legislation | Latvia | 1999 (2017)

Keyword: Animal health, Animal welfare, Transport/storage, Slaughtering, Basic legislation, Classification/declassification, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Standards, Ranching/captive breeding, Hunting/capture, Game, Hunting rights, Keeping of live animals, Management/conservation, Protection of species, Wild fauna, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX