Law No. 7875 on hunting and protection of wildlife. Country/Territory Albania Document type Legislation Date 1994 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Basic legislation Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods Seasons Offences/penalties Ranching/captive breeding Wildlife products Protection of species Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Law shall enter into force 15 days after publication. Abstract This Law establishes the basic legislation for hunting. It consists of 5 chapters specifying the requirements in order to perform hunting activity, establishing protected measures for certain animal species, ranching for animal repopulation in hunting zones, etc. The trade of skins of wild animals and of animals and wild fowls, which are alive, embalmed or killed, must be accompanied with a licence issued by the Forest Authority, entitled to carry out the necessary controls. It specifies prohibited hunting activities and penalties to be paid by offenders. Chapter I defines fauna and authorizes the Institute of Forests and Pastures Research to act as a technical-consultative institution for implementing this Law with the General Directorate of Forests and Pastures and district departments of forest services. Chapter II defines wildlife that can be hunted, areas where hunting is allowed and authorities of the General Directorate of Forests and Pastures in regard to hunting. The Council of Ministers approves the creation of wildlife reserves. Chapter III gives rules and authority to the General Directorate of Forests and Pastures for wildlife management. The Government promotes private investments for protecting and managing wildlife. Chapter IV gives rules for hunting, circumstances when a person is allowed to hunt, the authority of the General Directorate of Forests and Pastures to issue hunting licences and the rights and obligations of hunters. Chapter V provides for dispositions for protecting wildlife. Chapter VI establishes sanctions to be paid for violating the provisions of this Law. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food, based on a proposal of the General Directorate of Forests and Pastures, must issue instructions to implement this Law. Full text English References - Legislation Implemented by Guideline No. 4 laying down the Certificate of Origin for Export for wood and other forest products. Legislation | Albania | 2006 Keyword: Certification, International trade, Timber, Non-timber products, Wild fauna, Wildlife products Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Law No. 9219 amending and supplementing Law No. 7875 of 1994 on hunting and protection of wildlife. Legislation | Albania | 2004 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Management/conservation, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Law No. 9994 amending Law No. 7875 on the protection of wild fauna and hunting. Legislation | Albania | 2008 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Source: FAO, FAOLEX Law No. 10006 on wild fauna protection. Legislation | Albania | 2008 (2013) Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Ranching/captive breeding, Wildlife products, Seasons, Offences/penalties, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Law No. 8906 for protected areas. Legislation | Albania | 2002 Keyword: Basic legislation, Protected area, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation, National parks, Protection of habitats, Tourism, Monitoring, Protection forest, Policy/planning, Cultural heritage, Endangered species, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Law No. 10253 on Hunting. Legislation | Albania | 2010 Keyword: Basic legislation, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Seasons, Offences/penalties, Ranching/captive breeding, Wildlife products, Ecosystem preservation, Sustainable use, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX