Law No.598-XIII of 1996 on wildlife. Country/Territory Belarus Document type Legislation Date 1996 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Basic legislation Management/conservation Biodiversity Wild fauna Hunting/capture Hunting rights Protection of habitats Offences/penalties Geographical area CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia Entry into force notes Entry into force from 1 January 1997. Abstract The present Law consolidates common rules of legislative regulation in the sphere of protection and management of wildlife for the satisfaction of ecological, economic, aesthetic and other human demands taking into consideration the interests of the present and the future generations. The document consists of 9 sections that contain 73 articles. Section 1 (arts. 1-6) lays down general provisions. Section 2 (arts. 7-15) regards state management in the sphere of protection and management of wildlife. Section 3 (arts. 16-35) regards protection of wildlife. Section 4 (arts. 36-60) regards management of wildlife. Section 5 (arts. 61-64) establishes economic mechanism of protection and management of wildlife and its natural habitats. Section 6 (arts. 65-66) regards state control in the sphere of protection and management of wildlife. Section 7 (arts. 67-72) establishes liability for the infringement of the legislation on protection and management of wildlife. Section 8 (art. 73) regards international agreements. Section 9 lays down final provisions. Full text Russian References - Legislation Repealed by Wildlife Law (No. 257-Z). Legislation | Belarus | 2007 (2022) Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Diadromous fish, Aquaculture, Fish products, Aquatic animals, Basic legislation, Ecosystem preservation, Management/conservation, Biodiversity, Hunting/capture, Endangered species, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Wild fauna, Animal welfare, Wildlife products, Protection of species, Ranching/captive breeding, Registration, Trade in species, Hunting gear/hunting methods Source: FAO, FAOLEX