Decree-Law No. 227-B/2000 regulating Hunting Act No. 173/99. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Legislation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República No. 214/2000 (I-A), Supplement, 15 September 2000, pp. 4946-(2-31). Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods Hunting authorization/permit Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Decree-Law enters into force on 22 September 2000. Abstract The Decree-Law regulates Hunting Act No. 173/99 and establishes the requirements to be satisfied in order to perform this activity. It consists of 16 chapters and 1 annex divided as follows: General provisions (chap. 1); Conservation of animal species, establishing the restrictions to be applied particularly in order to protect animals during mating seasons (chap. 2); Management of hunting resources, defining authorized hunting areas (chaps. 3 and 4); Right to Non-Hunting areas (chap. 5); Hunting activity (chap. 6); Ranch and breeded animal species (chap. 7); Hunting products keeping and trade (chap. 8); Animal density management (chap. 9); Classificated areas (chap. 10); Controls and sanctions (chap. 11); Alcool or narcotics use (chap. 12); Administration and hunting controls (chap. 13); Hunting associations (chap. 14); Social participation and Final provisions (chaps. 15 and 16). Annex specifies animal species to be caught. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Implements Hunting Act No. 173/99. Legislation | Portugal | 1999 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting authorization/permit, International trade, Seasons, Protected area, Institution, Ranching/captive breeding, Game, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Order No. 182/2004 creating the Municipal Hunting Area of Pintado, Montalvo e Formosa. Legislation | Portugal | 2004 Keyword: Hunting authorization/permit, Zoning Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 185/2004 creating the Municipal Hunting Area of Mourinheiras. Legislation | Portugal | 2004 Keyword: Hunting authorization/permit, Zoning Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 187/2004 creating the Municipal Hunting Area of "Valpaços, Friões, Sanfins e Santiago da Ribeira de Alhariz". Legislation | Portugal | 2004 Keyword: Hunting authorization/permit, Zoning Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 184/2004 creating the Municipal Hunting Area of Monte Real. Legislation | Portugal | 2004 Keyword: Hunting authorization/permit, Zoning Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 183/2004 creating the Municipal Hunting Area of Passos. Legislation | Portugal | 2004 Keyword: Hunting authorization/permit, Zoning Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 181/2004 creating the Municipal Hunting Area of Almocreva. Legislation | Portugal | 2004 Keyword: Hunting authorization/permit, Zoning Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 247/2001 establishing grazing land use as herd stopping areas and prohibiting hunting activity. Legislation | Portugal | 2001 Keyword: Animal production, Grazing, Hunting/capture Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 464/2001 regulating ranch activity for scientific purposes. Legislation | Portugal | 2001 Keyword: Ranching/captive breeding, Wildlife products, International trade, Research, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 775/2001 establishing the Hunting Regulation 2001-2002. Legislation | Portugal | 2001 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Seasons Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 465/2001 authorizing the creation of training fields for hunting activity. Legislation | Portugal | 2001 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 186/2004 creating the Municipal Hunting Area of Pêga. Legislation | Portugal | 2004 Keyword: Hunting authorization/permit, Zoning Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Decree-Law No. 202/2004 regulating Hunting Act No. 173/99. Legislation | Portugal | 2004 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting authorization/permit, Basic legislation Source: FAO, FAOLEX