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Ordinance implementing legislation on hunting.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Glarus
Document type
Regulation
Date
2006 (2014)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Hunting/capture Birds Wild fauna Liability/compensation Protection of species Institution Inspection Offences/penalties Enforcement/compliance
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Ordinance implements the Law of 6 May 1979 on hunting and protection of mammals and birds, Ordinance of 27 June 1990 relating to the Cantonal Hunting Law and the Ordinance of 9 December 1992 on Ordinance on prevention and compensation of game damages. In particular, the Ordinance lays down provisions relating to the efficient and correct enforcement of the afore-mentioned legislation on hunting. Article 1 establishes that the Construction and Environment Office is entrusted with the enforcement of federal legislation concerning hunting; whereas the Hunting and Fishing Administration is responsible for the implementation of cantonal legislation in the field of hunting. The Forest Office is the competent cantonal authority responsible for forestry. The Environment and Energy Office is the cantonal authority for nature protection. The text consists of 4 articles. In particular, the Ordinance lays down provisions relating to the implementation of legislation on hunting. The text consists of 4 articles.

Full text
German
Website
www.gl.ch

References - Legislation

Implements

Ordinance relating to the Cantonal Hunting Law (Hunting Ordinance).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1990 (2006)

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting rights, Seasons, Royalties/fees, Inspection, Birds, Game, Research, Data collection/reporting, Access-to-information, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Hunting authorization/permit, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law on hunting and protection of mammals and birds (Cantonal Hunting Law).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1979 (2009)

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Birds, Wild fauna, Liability/compensation, Protection of species, Institution, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance on prevention and compensation of game damages (Game Damage Ordinance).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1992 (2011)

Keyword: Game, Liability/compensation, Wild fauna, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX