Opposition to Lead Shot Ban in Wetlands

by name voted on 25.11.2020

Summary

This motion opposes a draft EU regulation that restricts lead gunshot in and around wetlands, citing legal uncertainty, high costs for hunters, and disproportionate enforcement measures.

9 25.11.2020

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justice

economy

environment

protection of animals

public administration

Key points

The motion opposes the proposed restrictions on lead gunshot in wetland areas.
It criticizes the expansion of the ban to include the mere possession of lead shot, not just its use.
There is significant concern regarding the vague definition of wetlands which could lead to legal uncertainty for citizens.
The introduction of buffer zones around wetlands is viewed as disproportionate and difficult to enforce.

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Documents (PDFs)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the draft Commission regulation amending Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) as regards lead in gunshot in or around wetlands MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the draft Commission regulation amending Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) as regards lead in gunshot in or around wetlands

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