Law on protection of hunting, wild fauna and birds (Hunting Law). Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Appenzell Ausserrhoden Document type Legislation Date 2003 (2007) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Hunting/capture Birds Wild fauna Hunting rights Hunting authorization/permit Hunting gear/hunting methods Offences/penalties Enforcement/compliance Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Abstract The purpose of the present Law is to regulate hunting and the protection of wild living mammals and birds and their living space. In particular, the Law aims at the promotion of a healthy wild living animal stock and the conservation of the native animal species in their diversity. Article 2 establishes that the Canton is empowered to issue regulations on hunting. The text consists of 26 articles divided into 6 Parts as follows: Principles (I); Enforcement authorities (II); Hunting rights (III); Protective measures (IV); Penalties (V); Final and transitional provisions (VI). Full text German Website www.ar.ch References - Legislation Implemented by Ordinance implementing the Law on hunting, protection of wild fauna and birds (Hunting Ordinance). Legislation | Switzerland | 2003 (2014) Keyword: Hunting/capture, Birds, Hunting authorization/permit, Inspection, Hunting rights, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Law amending the Law on hunting, wild fauna and birds (Hunting Law). Legislation | Switzerland | 2006 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX