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Regional Law No. 995-ZTO “On wild fauna”.

Country/Territory
Russian Federation
Territorial subdivision
Tula
Document type
Legislation
Date
2008 (2009)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Wild fauna Biodiversity Institution Management/conservation Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods Ranching/captive breeding Hunting authorization/permit
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 on the date of its official publication.
Abstract

This Regional Law regulates relations in the sphere of protection and management of wild fauna, biological diversity and natural habitats thereof. Authorized regional state institution in the sphere of protection and management of wildlife shall carry out the following plenary powers: (a) protection and reproduction of wild fauna species except of those populating protected areas; (b) regulation of the number of wild fauna species and registration of wild fauna species; (c) issuance of licences (except for administrative licences) for hunting, except for hunting in protected areas; (d) issuance of permits for captive breeding; and (e) control of hunting methods (traps and decoy devices).

Full text
Russian
Website
www.fpa.su