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Law on hunting, protection of wild mammals and birds and their living space (Hunting Law).

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
St. Gallen
Document type
Legislation
Date
1994 (2016)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Hunting/capture Game Birds Hunting rights Local government Management/conservation Inspection Institution Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The present Law enters into force on 1 June 1996.
Abstract

The present Law implements the Federal Act of 20 June 1986 on hunting and protection of wild mammals and birds. In particular, the purpose of the Law is to: a) protect, expand and improve the living space of wild mammals and birds; b) ensure site-specific and functional communities; c) protect wild fauna; d) use stock of wildlife; e) limit damage of wild fauna; f) train hunters and other personnel. The text consists of 76 articles divided into 11 Parts as follows: Introduction (I); Hunting grounds (II); Hunting society and conservancy (III); Rent payment (IV); Hunting rights (V); Living space and community (VI); Hunting planning and game farm (VII); Game loss (VIII); Survey (IX); Hunting Commission (X); Final provisions (IX).

Full text
German
Website
www.sg.ch

References - Legislation

Implements

Loi fédérale sur la chasse et la protection des mammifères et oiseaux sauvages (Loi sur la chasse, LChP).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1986 (2023)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Hunting/capture, Biodiversity, Protected area, Birds, Migratory species, Wild fauna, Hunting authorization/permit, Seasons, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Hunting Ordinance.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2015

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Game, Birds, Hunting rights, Local government, Management/conservation, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX