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Regional Law No. 17-RZ “On conservation and management of wild fauna species and natural habitats thereof”.

Country/Territory
Russian Federation
Territorial subdivision
North Ossetia - Alania
Document type
Legislation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Wild fauna Management/conservation Protected area Protection of habitats Genetic resources Endangered species Ranching/captive breeding Animal welfare Authorization/permit Protection of species
Geographical area
Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, Black Sea, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Regional Law enters into force after its official publication.
Abstract

This Regional Law regulates relations in the sphere of protection and management of wild fauna species and their habitats with a view of ensuring biodiversity, sustainable use of all components of the animal kingdom, creating conditions for sustainable wild fauna, conservation of wild fauna genetic pool and other measure of wild fauna protection as an integral part of the natural environment. Rare and endangered wild fauna species shall be recorded in the Red Book. Shall be prohibited activities that may cause death or destruction of habitats of endangered and protected wild fauna species. Ranching and captive breeding of wild fauna species (except for those inserted in Red Book) shall be authorized exclusively by permits issued by the authorized regional executive body in the field wild fauna management (except permits for captive breeding of wild fauna species in semi-captive conditions and artificial habitats on the territory of protected areas of federal significance). Legal entities and natural persons performing keeping and breeding of wild fauna species, must treat them humanely, comply with sanitary, veterinary and zoohygienical requirements related to keeping thereof.

Full text
Russian
Website
publication.pravo.gov.ru

References - Legislation

Implements

Federal Law No. 209-FZ “On hunting and conservation of hunting resources.”

Legislation | Russian Federation | 2009

Keyword: Basic legislation, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Management/conservation, Hunting rights, Hunting authorization/permit, Birds, Traditional rights/customary rights, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Ranching/captive breeding, Classification/declassification, Contract/agreement

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Federal Law of the Russian Federation on Wildlife (No. 52-FZ of 1995).

Legislation | Russian Federation | 1995

Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal welfare, Management/conservation, Endangered species, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Wild fauna, Birds, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting authorization/permit fee, Institution, Ecosystem preservation, Royalties/fees, Offences/penalties, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Protection of habitats, Biodiversity, Community management, Protection of species, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX