Order No. 464/2001 regulating ranch activity for scientific purposes. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Regulation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República No. 106 (I-B), 8 May 2001, pp. 2707-2711. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Ranching/captive breeding Wildlife products International trade Research Authorization/permit Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe Abstract This Order regulates ranch activity for scientific and replenishment purposes. It consists of 13 articles and 1 annex establishing the requirements to be met in order to perform the breeding of wildlife with different purposes. It provides for different animal species, in particular: partridge, quail and wild rabbit, specifying the requirements to be met in order to obtain an authorization for reproduction, breeding or keeping of animal species to be hunted. Until 2005 animal reproduction establishments exceeding the area of 100 hectars are not allowed. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Implements Decree-Law No. 227-B/2000 regulating Hunting Act No. 173/99. Legislation | Portugal | 2000 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Order No. 487/95 regulating ranch activity for the repopulation of wildlife species. Legislation | Portugal | 1995 Keyword: Ranching/captive breeding, Wildlife products, International trade Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Decree-Law No. 202/2004 regulating Hunting Act No. 173/99. Legislation | Portugal | 2004 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting authorization/permit, Basic legislation Source: FAO, FAOLEX