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Hunting and Wildlife Protection Law.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Schwyz
Document type
Legislation
Date
1989 (2013)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Hunting/capture Institution Hunting authorization/permit Protection of habitats Hunting rights Liability/compensation Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Law implements the Federal Act of 20 June 1986 on hunting and protection of wild mammals and birds, the Federal Hunting Ordinance of 29 February 1988 and the Cantonal Hunting Law of 23 March 1972. In particular, the Law lays down provisions relating to hunting and wildlife protection. Article 1 lists the tasks of the Executive Council, such as nominating the Hunting Commissions, issuing regulations for hunting examination, establishing hunting seasons. The text consists of 61 articles divided into 13 Parts as follows: Organization (I); Hunting rights (II); Hunting permits (III); Hunting activities (IV); Protection of wildlife and their habitats (V); Damage caused by wildlife (VI); Hunting examination (VII); Information (VIII); Hunting police (IX); Penalties (X); Compensation for damage (XI); Withdrawal of hunting authorization (XII); Final provisions (XIII).

Full text
German
Website
www.sz.ch

References - Legislation

Implements

Ordonnance sur la chasse et la protection des mammifères et oiseaux sauvages (Ordonnance sur la chasse, OChP).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1988 (2023)

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Birds, Wild fauna, Keeping of live animals, Endangered species, Hunting authorization/permit fee, Protected area, Internal trade, Subsidy/incentive, Research, Enforcement/compliance, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Loi fédérale sur la chasse et la protection des mammifères et oiseaux sauvages (Loi sur la chasse, LChP).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1986 (2023)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Hunting/capture, Biodiversity, Protected area, Birds, Migratory species, Wild fauna, Hunting authorization/permit, Seasons, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Hunting Law.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1972 (2013)

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Wild fauna, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX