Ordinance on hunting gear under article 19, paragraph 1 and 2, of the Hessen Hunting Law. Country/Territory Germany Territorial subdivision Hessen Document type Regulation Date 1996 (2013) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods Animal welfare Enforcement/compliance Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Abstract The present Ordinance implements the Hunting Law of Hessen of 12 October 1994. In particular, the Ordinance lays down provisions relating to hunting gear and hunting methods under article 19 of the afore-mentioned Law according to which animals to be slaughtered must suffer as little as possible. The text consists of 4 articles. Full text German Website www.hessen.de References - Legislation Implements Hessen Hunting Law. Legislation | Germany | 1994 (1999) Keyword: Basic legislation, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting rights, Wild fauna, Protection of habitats, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX