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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