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Regional Act No. 81 on taxiderming and embalming

Country/Territory
Italy
Territorial subdivision
Lazio
Document type
Legislation
Date
1988
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Bollettino Ufficiale della Regione Lazio No. 35, 20 December 1988
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Wildlife products Authorization/permit Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Abstract

Taxiderming and embalming in the Lazio Region shall be subject to the prior issue of an authorization by the competent provincial administration, upon special examination. Only the following species may be embalmed: (a) autochthonous wildlife species the hunting of which is permitted, as long as they have been captured in compliance with provisions in force governing hunting; (b) exotic species, on the condition that they are not protected by international agreements; and (c) domestic animals. Article 9 sets out the penalties to be applied in case of infringement.

Full text
Italian
Website
www.regione.lazio.it