Law No. 61/2016 proclaiming the hunting moratorium in the Republic of Albania. Country/Territory Albania Document type Legislation Date 2016 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Gazette 115 (page 8225). Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Management/conservation Wild fauna Hunting/capture Institution Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Law enters into force 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Law prohibits all hunting activities with the aim of improving the situation of wild fauna. The exploitation of the hunting areas offered to the public is also prohibited. Wild fauna management plans remain valid except for the hunting activities. Exceptions include hunting of overpopulated species in permitted areas as well hunting for research and scientific purposes. Full text Albanian Website www.qbz.gov.al; www.ligjet.org References - Legislation Implements Constitution of Albania. Legislation | Albania | 1998 (2022) Keyword: Cultural heritage, Economic/social/cultural rights, Equity, Public health, Land tenure, Ownership, Sustainable development, Human rights, Access-to-information, Environmental planning, Gender, Policy/planning, Inheritance, Expropriation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Regulation No. 57 date 31.1.2018 regarding the scientific post-vaccine monitoring of the wild animals vaccinated by the ‘Paza’ project. Legislation | Albania | 2018 Keyword: Pests/diseases, Governance, Vaccination, Inspection, Monitoring, Policy/planning, Public health, Animal health Source: FAO, FAOLEX