2018/0343/D
EC/EFTA
Germany - C20A - Agriculture, hunting
2018-10-10
2018-07-24
Lead shot rifle ammunition and lead cartridges (rifle calibre up to and including calibre group 5.6mm/.22”)
Third Act amending the Provincial Hunting Act of North Rhine-Westphalia and amending other regulations
The ban on using lead shot rifle ammunition and lead cartridges in hunting is to be restricted. Rifle calibres up to and including calibre group 5.6mm//.22” are excluded from this ban due to the general lack of availability of individual lead-free shot on the market.