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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