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Hessen Hunting Law.

Country/Territory
Germany
Territorial subdivision
Hessen
Document type
Legislation
Date
1994 (1999)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Hunting/capture Hunting authorization/permit Hunting gear/hunting methods Hunting rights Wild fauna Protection of habitats Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Law lays down provisions relating to the protection, fostering and hunting of wild living animals in the Land of Hessen. Article 1 establishes that game is an essential part of the local environment and as such it has to be conserved as part of the natural general environment. The purpose of the present Law is to: 1) conserve the great variety of wild animals in respect of its natural living basis; 2) to promote and protect the living space of wild animals; 4) harmonize matters pertaining to hunting in particular with those of nature protection, animal protection, care of landscape, as well as with those concerning recreation and tourism; 5) regulate the exercise and organization of hunting. The text consists of 46 articles divided into 10 Parts as follows: Principles of hunting, hunting right (I); Hunting districts (II); Hunting lease (III); Hunting lease (IV); Practice of hunting (V); Hunting protection (VI); Damage cause by hunting and game (VII); Structure and proceedings of hunting service (VIII); Penalties (IX); Transitional and final provisions (X).

Full text
German
Website
www.hessen.de

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Ordinance on formation of hunting communities.

Legislation | Germany | 1999 (2013)

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Protection of habitats, Wild fauna, Institution, Subsidy/incentive, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance on transfer of responsibilities concerning hunting under article 41, paragraph 2, of the Hessen Hunting Law and on composition of Hunting Advisory Boards.

Legislation | Germany | 1997 (2012)

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Institution, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance on hunting gear under article 19, paragraph 1 and 2, of the Hessen Hunting Law.

Legislation | Germany | 1996 (2013)

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Animal welfare, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance establishing additional animal species subject to hunting legislation and change in the hunting seasons.

Legislation | Germany | 1999 (2011)

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Wild fauna, Seasons, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX