Law on conservation of species and biotopes. Country/Territory Latvia Document type Legislation Date 2000 (2005) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Biodiversity Wild fauna Wild flora Protection of habitats Management/conservation Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Entry into force notes The Law enters into force on the date of its official publication. Abstract According to the definition given in the present Law biotopes shall be considered terrestrial or aquatic areas distinguished by specific geographic, abiotic and biotic features, whether entirely natural or semi-natural. The purposes of this Law shall be: (a) to ensure biodiversity through the conservation of fauna, flora and biotopes characteristic to Latvia; (b) to regulate the conservation, management and supervision of species and biotopes; (c) to promote the preservation of populations and b Full text English Website www.ttc.lv References - Legislation Implemented by Cabinet Regulation No. 778 of 2007 on Procedures for the Determination of the Amount of Such Losses for Users of Land, Which are Connected with Significant Damage Caused by the Specially Protected Non-huntable Species and Migratory Species of Animals Legislation | Latvia | 2007 (2013) Keyword: Resource/damage valuation, Wild fauna, Migratory species, Procedural matters, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Cabinet Regulation No. 1165 of 2010 on Procedures for Issuing Permits for Acquiring Individuals of Non-Game Species, for Introducing Wild Species Uncharacteristic to the Nature of Latvia (Introduction), and Restoring Populations of Species in the Nature (Re-Introduction) Legislation | Latvia | 2010 (2013) Keyword: Game, Wild fauna, Authorization/permit, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Source: FAO, FAOLEX Cabinet Regulation No. 260 of 2010 on State Fee for the Registration of the Wild Animal Endangered by the International Trade Legislation | Latvia | 2010 (2013) Keyword: Endangered species, Registration, Royalties/fees, Internal trade, Procedural matters Source: FAO, FAOLEX Cabinet Regulation No. 1139 of 2009 on Procedures for Keeping, Registration, Holding in Captivity, Marking, Trade of Specimens of Species Endangered by the International Trade and Issuance of Certificates Legislation | Latvia | 2009 (2012) Keyword: Fish products, Packaging/labelling, Registration, Certification, Endangered species, International agreement-implementation, International trade Source: FAO, FAOLEX