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Introductory Law relating to the Federal Act on hunting and protection of wild mammals and birds (Cantonal Hunting Law).

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Nidwalden
Document type
Legislation
Date
2007 (2010)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Hunting/capture Biodiversity Protected area Birds Migratory species Wild fauna Hunting authorization/permit Seasons Authorization/permit Liability/compensation Hunting rights Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The present Law enters into force on 15 June 2008.
Abstract

The present Law completes the federal hunting legislation and regulates its enforcement. In particular, the Law implements the Federal Act on hunting and protection of wild mammals and birds of 20 June 1986. Article 2 establishes that the Canton is entrusted with the sovereign right of hunting and the right to dispose of game. Furthermore, the Canton regulates and plans hunting activities and ensures an adequate supervision. The text consists of 51 articles divided into 9 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Hunting rights (II); Hunting practice (III); Protection of wild fauna and birds (IV); Damage resulting from game (V); Organization (VI); Powers of organs responsible for protection of game (VII); Penalties and legal protection (VIII); Final provisions (IX).

Full text
German
Website
www.nw.ch

References - Legislation

Implements

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

Implemented by

Ordinance implementing the Cantonal Hunting Law (Cantonal Hunting Ordinance).

Legislation | Switzerland | 2008 (2013)

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Wild fauna, Birds, Wild flora, Policy/planning, Protected area, Liability/compensation, Institution, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance on the implementation of contributions to preventive measures as well as to valuation and compensation of damage caused by game (Game Damage Compensation Ordinance).

Legislation | Switzerland | 2008

Keyword: Wild fauna, Liability/compensation, Hunting/capture, Birds

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance implementing regulations on stocks of mountain goats (Cantonal Mountain Goat Ordinance).

Legislation | Switzerland | 2008

Keyword: Wild fauna, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX