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Cantonal Law on hunting and protection of wild mammals and birds (Cantonal Hunting Law).

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Luzern
Document type
Legislation
Date
1989 (2013)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Hunting/capture Birds Hunting rights Liability/compensation Special fund Data collection/reporting Offences/penalties Protection of species
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The present Law enters into force on 1 April 1990.
Abstract

The present Law lays down provisions relating to the regulation and planning of hunting activities taking into account local conditions and concerns of agriculture, forestry and nature protection. The text consists of 63 articles divided into 10 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Hunting (II); Protection of species (III); Damage caused by game (IV); Information and vocational training (V); Cantonal Hunting Fund (VI); Omissis (VII); Legal remedy (VIII); Penalties (IX); Transitional and final provisions (X).

Full text
German
Website
www.lu.ch

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Cantonal Ordinance on hunting and protection of wild mammals and birds (Cantonal Hunting Ordinance).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1990 (2014)

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Birds, Hunting rights, Liability/compensation, Special fund, Data collection/reporting, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX