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Thüringen Hunting Law.

Country/Territory
Germany
Territorial subdivision
Thüringen
Document type
Legislation
Date
2004 (2013)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Hunting/capture Hunting authorization/permit Hunting gear/hunting methods Hunting rights Wild fauna Protection of habitats Internal trade Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Offences/penalties Community management
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Law lays down provisions relating to the protection, fostering and hunting of wild living animals in the Land of Thüringen. Article 1 establishes that wild animals are an essential part of the local environment and as such it has to be conserved as part of the natural general environment. The text consists of 61 articles divided into 11 Parts as follows : Principles (I) ; Hunting districts and fostering communities (II); Participation of third parties in huntin grights (III); Protection of game and its living space (IV); Hunting and promotion of hunting activities (V); Protection of hunters (VI); Hunting licence (VII); Trade in game (VIII); Organization, competent authorities, administrative proceedings (IX); Penalties; Transitional and final provisions (XI).

Full text
German
Website
www.thueringen.de

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Ordinance implementing the Thüringen Hunting Law.

Legislation | Germany | 2005 (2011)

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting rights, Inspection, Internal trade, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX