Regulatory changeIn effectPublic service fees and dutiesNational
Hunting levies (validation of the hunting licence): new amounts for 2026
The order of 17 March 2026 sets the hunting levies paid to validate a hunting licence (Articles L. 423-19 to L. 423-21-1 of the Environment Code). The annual national or departmental levy is €50.60, the nine-day temporary levy €35.25 and the three-day levy €25.01. Reduced amounts are €25.30, €17.62 and €12.51.
Measure originators
InitiatorGVT
Monique Barbut
Gouvernement
Amount
€50.6
Impact on public finances
No official estimate found for this measure.
Effective date
3 April 2026
Measure impact
Since the day after the order was published, a hunter validating a licence for the season pays an annual national or departmental hunting levy of €50.60 (€25.30 at the reduced rate), in addition to federation fees.
Official references
Law number: Arrêté du 17 mars 2026 (redevances cynégétiques)
Official Journal: JORF n° 0079 du 2 avril 2026
Sources
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Completed
3 April 2026Entry into force
Application
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Completed
2 April 2026Publication in Official Journal
Publication
Publication de l'arrêté du 17 mars 2026 au Journal officiel (JORF n° 0079 du 2 avril 2026)