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Law on firearms.

Country/Territory
Latvia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Hunting gear/hunting methods Authorization/permit Registration Classification/declassification
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
The Law enters into force on 1 January 2003.
Abstract

This Law regulates turnover of hunting firearms, including hunting gear for underwater hunting, certified in the Republic of Latvia. Its purpose shall be to establish the rights and the duties of natural and legal persons regarding management of firearms, parts thereof and ammunition, classification of firearms for security reasons. The Act consists of 11 Sections divided into 51 Articles: (1) general provisions; (2) classification of firearms; (3) authorization; (4) purchase, registration, storage and bearing of firearms; (5) the use of firearms; (6) firearms in possession of foreigners; (7) firearms collections; (8) trade of firearms; (9) shooting-range and shooting competition; (10) import and export of firearms; and (11) supervision over turnover of firearms and ammunition. Turnover of uncertified, unmarked or homemade hunting firearms shall be prohibited (art. 7).

Full text
Russian
Website
talks.guns.ru

References - Legislation

Amended by

Law amending Law on firearms.

Legislation | Latvia | 2004

Keyword: Hunting gear/hunting methods, Authorization/permit, Certification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law amending Law on firearms.

Legislation | Latvia | 2006

Keyword: Hunting gear/hunting methods, Authorization/permit, Registration, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law amending Law on firearms.

Legislation | Latvia | 2007

Keyword: Hunting gear/hunting methods, Authorization/permit, Dispute settlement, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX