Regional Act No. 26 in matter of wildlife protection and laying down provisions on hunting and for the protection of the environmental balance. Country/Territory Italy Territorial subdivision Lombardia Document type Legislation Date 1993 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems 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 Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Regional Act has entered into force on 20 August 1993. Abstract The present Regional Act aims at protecting wildlife species and regulating hunting in compliance with the principles and provisions contained in Act No. 157 of 11 February 1992. Hunting is permitted provided that it does not interfere with wildlife protection nor causes any damages to agricultural productions. In accordance with Directives 79/409/EEC, 85/411/EEC and 91/244/EEC, protected zones shall be created along birds' migration routes (to be indicated by the National Institute of Wildlife) 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, Mammals, Birds, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Regional Act No. 20 on the restraint of nutrias. Legislation | Italy | 2002 Keyword: Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Rodents, Ecosystem preservation, Data collection/reporting, Biodiversity Source: FAO, FAOLEX 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. Legislation | Italy | 2002 Keyword: Birds, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Hunting/capture, Total allowable catch, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Regional Act No. 19 amending articles 13 and 14 of Regional Act No. 26 of 16 August 1993 in matter of wildlife protection and laying down provisions on hunting and for the protection of the environmental balance. Legislation | Italy | 2006 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Protection of habitats, Policy/planning, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regional Act No. 19 amending Regional Act No. 26 of 16 August 1993 in matter of wildlife protection and laying down provisions on hunting and for the protection of the environmental balance. Legislation | Italy | 2002 Keyword: Protection of habitats, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regional Act No. 3 amending certain provisions on agriculture. Legislation | Italy | 2006 Keyword: Agricultural development, Financial agricultural measures, Non-governmental entity, Inland fisheries, Offences/penalties, Forest management/forest conservation, Policy/planning, Authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regional Act No. 18 amending article 35 of Regional Act No. 26 of 16 August 1993 in matter of wildlife protection and laying down provisions on hunting and for the protection of the environmental balance. Legislation | Italy | 2003 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regional Act No. 7 amending and supplementing Regional Act No. 26 of 16 August 1993 in matter of wildlife protection and laying down provisions on hunting and for the protection of the environmental balance. Legislation | Italy | 2002 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting authorization/permit fee, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Total allowable catch, Stock enhancement/repopulation Source: FAO, FAOLEX