Protection and development of game and wild birds (Amendment) Law 1991 (No. 107/1991). Country/Territory Cyprus Document type Legislation Date 1991 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Ε.Ε., Παρ.Ι, Αρ.2590, 10/4/1991. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Hunting/capture Wild fauna Birds Hunting authorization/permit Inspection Hunting gear/hunting methods Geographical area Asia, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia Abstract This Law may be cited as the Protection and Development of Game and and Wild Birds (Amendment) Act 1991 and shall be read together with the Protection and Development of Wild Birds and Game laws of 1974-1989 (hereinafter referred to as 'basic law'). The basic law and the amending laws may be referred collectively as the Protection and Development of Game and Birds laws of 1974-1991. Article 15 of the Basic Law shall be replaced with the new article establishing that no person may shoot, kill, capture or chasing prey or any wild bird using specific hunting gear and methods, such as: network, lime rod, hooks, loops or electrical devices, or any other similar traps or methods; lamps, mirrors or any other dazzling tools; sniper tools for night hunting, lighting equipment or baits with explosive devices; live birds used as bait, sounds plastic or other methods; any kind of motorized land resources, vessels and aircraft; the method known as 'pantima' or any other similar method or habit; chemical substances, etc. Full text Greek Website www.cylaw.org References - Legislation Amends Protection and Development Game and Wild Birds Act of 1974 (No. 39/1974). Legislation | Cyprus | 1974 Keyword: Basic legislation, Hunting/capture, Wild fauna, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Protection of species, Wildlife products, Zoning, Institution, Seasons, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting authorization/permit fee, Offences/penalties, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Source: FAO, FAOLEX