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Law No. IX-966 “On hunting”.

Country/Territory
Lithuania
Document type
Legislation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Wild fauna Hunting/capture Hunting rights Hunting gear/hunting methods Hunting authorization/permit Hunting authorization/permit fee Ranching/captive breeding
Geographical area
Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Law shall come into force as from 1 October 2002.
Abstract

The purpose of this Law shall be to establish social relations linked with the protection and rational use of game present in the territory of the Republic of Lithuania. Free-living game shall be under State ownership. Free-living game which was caught or shot in accordance with this Law and other legal acts shall transfer into the ownership of a user of hunting grounds who caught or shot that game, except for hunting trophies owned by a person who hunted that game. Captive game shall be under t

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References - Legislation

Amended by

Law No. XIII-1471 amending Law No. IX-966 “On hunting”.

Legislation | Lithuania | 2018

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Wildlife products, Public participation, Liability/compensation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. XIII-779 amending Law No. IX-966 “On hunting”.

Legislation | Lithuania | 2017

Keyword: Wild fauna, Game, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting rights

Source: FAO, FAOLEX