Ordinance on prevention and compensation of game damages (Game Damage Ordinance). Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Glarus Document type Regulation Date 1992 (2011) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Game Liability/compensation Wild fauna Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Ordinance enters into force on 1 March 1993. Abstract The present Ordinance implements the Federal Hunting Act of 20 June 1986, the Ordinance of 29 February 1988 on Hunting Ordinance and the Cantonal Hunting Law of 6 May 1979. In particular, the Ordinance lays down provisions relating to prevention of damage caused by game and compensation payments for such damages. The Ordinance deals also with procedures concerning application forms and administrative aspects. The text consists of 20 articles divided into 3 Parts as follows: Prevention of game damage (1); Compensation of game damage (2); Common provisions (3). Full text German Website www.gl.ch References - Legislation Implements Ordonnance sur la chasse et la protection des mammifères et oiseaux sauvages (Ordonnance sur la chasse, OChP). Legislation | Switzerland | 1988 (2023) Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Birds, Wild fauna, Keeping of live animals, Endangered species, Hunting authorization/permit fee, Protected area, Internal trade, Subsidy/incentive, Research, Enforcement/compliance, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX 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 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 Implemented by Ordinance implementing legislation on hunting. Legislation | Switzerland | 2006 (2014) Keyword: Hunting/capture, Birds, Wild fauna, Liability/compensation, Protection of species, Institution, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX