Regional Act No. 8 in matter of wildlife protection and hunting. Country/Territory Italy Territorial subdivision Emilia-Romagna Document type Legislation Date 1994 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Hunting/capture Hunting authorization/permit Hunting authorization/permit fee Birds Protected area Protection of habitats Ranching/captive breeding Stock enhancement/repopulation Policy/planning Institution Offences/penalties Protection of species Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract The present Regional Act, consisting of three Titles, regulates the management, the protection and the maintenance of the ecological and fauna balance. The Region undertakes to create the necessary conditions to safeguard particularly the protected species listed out in article 2, paragraph 1 of Act No. 157 of 11 February 1992. To this end the Region shall: (a) promote the maintenance of natural and semi-natural habitats of autochthonous wildlife species; (b) regulate the establishment as well as the management of wildlife protection zones; (c) regulate the establishment and management of Hunting Territorial Areas (ATC) as per Act No. 157 of 1992. The instruments for hunting planning are the following: (a) the Regional Territorial Chart on Fauna; (b) regional directives for provincial planning activities; (c) the Regional Financial Plan; (d) provincial plans on fauna and hunting and related annual intervention programmes. The Provinces shall determine the types of cultivations and farms to be particularly protected and shall subsequently define the areas where hunting is prohibited. Article 19 lists out and defines the different wildlife protection zones: (a) protection oasis; (b) repopulation and capture zones (ZRC); (c) public centres for autochthonous wildlife species reproduction. Article 20 regards fauna management on nature parks and reserves, in which hunting is prohibited, with the exception of contiguous areas (art. 32 of Act No. 394 of 1991). In case of introduction of wildlife species for repopulation purposes, such fauna species shall be subject to veterinary checks in order to certify their wholesomeness. The Provinces shall approve annually a programme regarding the introduction, production and capture of autochthonous species within the above-mentioned repopulation zones and public centres for reproduction (art. 27). Article 29 concerns the protection of nests. Further provisions are related to territorial private structures intended for wildlife production, including: (a) private centres for wildlife reproduction; (b) farming for ornamental, nutritional and repopulation purposes; (c) hunting enterprises. Hunting is allowed only upon the issuance of a regional permit. Article 44-bis fixes the regional hunting permit fee. Surveillance functions are entrusted to the Provinces. Article 61 sets out penalties. Full text Italian Website www.regione.emilia-romagna.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 Act No. 394 laying down the legal framework for protected areas. Legislation | Italy | 1991 (1998) Keyword: Basic legislation, Protected area, Marine area, Management/conservation, Institution, Biodiversity, Offences/penalties, Marine protected areas, Wetlands Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Regional Regulation No. 4 on the management of ungulates in Emilia-Romagna. Legislation | Italy | 2002 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Management/conservation, Offences/penalties, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regional Regulation No. 22 on the establishment and management of private centers for the reproduction of wildlife. Legislation | Italy | 1996 Keyword: Management/conservation, Ranching/captive breeding, Protected area, Registration, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Regional Act No. 1 laying down provisions for the adoption of the regional hunting calendar for 2009/2010, 2010/2011 and 2011/2012 seasons. Amendments to Regional Act No. 8 of 1994 in matter of wildlife protection and hunting. Legislation | Italy | 2009 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Seasons, Total allowable catch Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regional Act No. 15 on derogations referred to in Directive 79/409/EEC and amending Regional Act No. 8 of 15 February 1999: "Provisions in matter of wildlife protection and hunting". Legislation | Italy | 2002 Keyword: Birds, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Hunting/capture, Total allowable catch, Hunting gear/hunting methods Source: FAO, FAOLEX