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Regional Act No. 4 on the protection of minor fauna.

Country/Territory
Italy
Territorial subdivision
Liguria
Document type
Legislation
Date
1992
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Bollettino Ufficiale della Regione Liguria No. 4, 12 February 1992
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Endangered species Management/conservation Hunting/capture Keeping of live animals Amphibians Aquatic animals Crustaceans Molluscs Reptiles Insects Offences/penalties Protection of species Wild fauna
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Abstract

The Act lays down protective measures in respect of certain minor fauna species threatened with extinction and their habitats. The Liguria Region promotes studies and research concerning minor fauna. The species covered by these protective measures include ants (art. 3), snails (art. 4), crustaceans, amphibians and reptiles (art. 5). The gathering of such species is prohibited, with the exception of authorizations granted for scientific and educational purposes (art. 6). Article 8 concerns the keeping of live animals belonging to the above-mentioned species. Article 11 lays down administrative sanctions.

Full text
Italian
Website
www.regione.liguria.it

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Regional Act No. 28 on the protection of biodiversity.

Legislation | Italy | 2009

Keyword: Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Institution, Access-to-information, Hunting/capture, Offences/penalties, Monitoring, Basic legislation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX