Regional Act No. 18 on the derogation regime referred to in article 9 of Council Directive 79/409/EEC concerning the conservation of wild birds. Country/Territory Italy Territorial subdivision Lombardia Document type Legislation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Birds Dangerous animal/harmful animal Hunting/capture Total allowable catch Hunting gear/hunting methods Offences/penalties Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes The Regional Act came into force on 13 August 2002. Abstract With a view to preventing and reducing the damages caused to crops and cultivated areas (with particular regard to cultivation of cereals and fruits), the present Regional Act allows the taking and hunting of certain bird species, in compliance with article 9 of Directive 79/409/EEC. The two Annexes attached establish the total allowable catch per day, the periods during which the birds may be harvested and the hunting methods which may be used. In case of violation of these provisions, the penalties laid down by Act No. 157 of 1992 and by Regional Act No. 26 of 1993 shall be applied. Full text Italian Website www.regione.lombardia.it References - Legislation Implements Act No. 157: provisions for the protection of wildlife and restrictions on hunting. Legislation | Italy | 1992 Keyword: Basic legislation, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Management/conservation, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Wildlife products, Birds, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Council Directive 79/409/EEC on the conservation of wild birds. Legislation | European Union | 1979 (2003) Keyword: Birds, Hunting/capture, Endangered species, Management/conservation, Protection of habitats, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regional Act No. 26 in matter of wildlife protection and laying down provisions on hunting and for the protection of the environmental balance. Legislation | Italy | 1993 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting authorization/permit fee, Wildlife products, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Birds, Protection of habitats, Ranching/captive breeding, Total allowable catch, Seasons, Protected area, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Policy/planning, Institution, Offences/penalties, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX