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Law No. 61-Z of 2001 on firearms.

Country/Territory
Belarus
Document type
Legislation
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Hunting gear/hunting methods Classification/declassification Certification Registration Inspection
Geographical area
CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia
Entry into force notes
Entry into force 30 days after its official publication.
Abstract

The document consists of 31 articles. The present Law regulates relations originating from turnover of firearms on the national territory is aimed at environmental protection and conservation of natural resources. The provisions of the present Law are applicable also to relations originating from turnover of ammunition. The Law classifies the firearms in three categories: a. fighting firearms; b. service firearms; c. civic firearms. Civic firearms are weapons used by physical personas for sporting and hunting purposes. Physical persons are authorized to have in ownership civic firearms. State cadastre of service and civilian firearms shall be kept by the Committee on Standardization, Metrology and Certification subordinated to the Council of Ministers, it is considered official register containing systematic data on service and civilian firearms authorized for turnover on the national territory.

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References - Legislation

Amended by

Law No. 65-Z amending Law No. 61-Z of 2001 on firearms.

Legislation | Belarus | 2005

Keyword: Hunting gear/hunting methods, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 202-Z amending Law No. 61-Z of 2001 on firearms.

Legislation | Belarus | 2007

Keyword: Hunting gear/hunting methods, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX