Law on hunting. Country/Territory Latvia Document type Legislation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Basic legislation Hunting/capture Hunting authorization/permit Offences/penalties Enforcement/compliance Monitoring Total allowable catch Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Entry into force notes Entry into force from the date of its official publication. Abstract Law on hunting provides basic provisions on hunting management in the Republic of Latvia. Hunting shall be considered action the purpose of which is to chase, capture and kill game as well as ownerless pets (dogs, cats) roving in hunting areas, and after owner’s request to hunting rights users in written – escaped domestic animals. State shall administrate (account and protect) the hunting resources in Latvia. State Forest Service and institutions of the Ministry of Environment Protection and Re Full text References - Legislation Repealed by Hunting Law. Legislation | Latvia | 2003 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting rights, Protection of habitats Source: FAO, FAOLEX