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Hunting Act (1987:259).

Country/Territory
Sweden
Document type
Legislation
Date
1987 (2021)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Hunting/capture Management/conservation Game Hunting rights Use restrictions Wild fauna Animal welfare Endangered species Authorization/permit Royalties/fees Special fund Registration Offences/penalties Protection of species
Geographical area
Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
1 January 1988.
Abstract

The present Act applies to wildlife management, the right to hunt, and hunting within Swedish territory etc. The Act contains 54 sections divided into the following chapters: Introductory provisions; Wildlife management; Hunting right holders; Transfer of hunting rights; Granting of hunting rights in certain cases; The right to hunt certain animals; Bird ringing; Game that belongs to the state; Obligation to notify; The authority of the police in certain cases; Hunting; Game breeding; The Wildlife Conservation Board; Knowledge testing etc.; Fees; Hunting supervisors; Supervision; Proceedings in courts; Responsibility; Authorizations; Appeals; Transitional provisions. The property owner shall have hunting rights on the land belonging to his or her property, unless otherwise provided by this Act.

Full text
Swedish
Website
www.riksdagen.se