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Hobbies and Leisure

People can have very different ideas of what constitutes leisure and a fulfilling private life. Many people enjoy festivals and events, others enjoy spending time with animals, and there are endless other options.

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There are 38 services for Hobbies and Leisure

Animal enclosure display

The construction, expansion, significant modification and operation of animal enclosures must be notified. No need to report Animal enclosures that do not exceed a floor...
Animal vaccines: export certification

For the export of veterinary vaccines (finished medicinal products), WHO certificates of type 1 (product certificate) and/or type 2 (declaration of approval status for a...
Apply for a mudflat driver's permit for the first time

If you would like to carry out guided tours on mudflats in the Wadden Sea in Lower Saxony, you need a permit.
Discovery of archaeological remains

The discovery of archaeologically significant objects must be reported. From time to time, antique coins, ceramic shards, flint chips, historical metal remnants, etc. could be...
Dog Register

Since 01.07.2013 every dog older than 6 months must be registered in the central dog register of Lower Saxony. In the central register, the information of the dog owners about...
Dog Register Registration

Registration can be made by post, telephone or online. A declaration that has already been made in other registers, such as TASSO, is not considered as registration in the...
Dog ownership

Dog ownership refers to the breeding, training, care, nutrition of dogs and the general coexistence with them as pets.
Dog ownership deregistration

The keeping of a dog is to be deregistered in the case of: Abandonment of dog ownership Submission of the dog Death of the dog Loss of the dog Departure of the dog...
Dog ownership examination expertise of the owner

From 1 July 2013, dog owners must have proof of competence (dog licence). The proficiency test can be taken at the competent authority. Anyone who has demonstrably kept a dog...
Dog ownership registration

Every dog owner is obliged to register his dog. The obligation to report is regulated in detail in the respective municipal statutes. This provides for an obligation to...
Dog register Deregistration due to death of the dog

If a dog registered with the dog register dies, this must be reported to the competent authority. You can unsubscribe online or via the form.
Dog register change due to relocation

The change of address of the owner must be communicated to the competent authority during the dog keeping. This is possible online or via form.
Dog register deregistration due to abandonment of dog ownership

The task of keeping dogs must be communicated to the competent authority. This can be done online or via form.
Dog register deregistration due to loss of the dog

In the event of loss of a dog registered in the dog register, this must be reported to the competent authority. This can be done online or via form.
Dog tax assessment

The assessment of the dog tax is carried out by the competent authority.
Domestic animal husbandry: notification – specially protected species

Anyone who keeps vertebrates of specially protected species as pets must report arrivals and exits from the beginning of the keeping. The specially protected species include,...
Event: Advertisement

Anyone planning a public event must usually notify this in writing at least one week before the event.
Events in public transport areas: Permission

For events where public roads are used more than usual due to the number of participants or their behavior, a permit is required. Bicycle races, cycle tours, popular runs,...
Extend existing mudflat driver permit

If the period of validity of your permit for guided tours on mudflats in the Wadden Sea in Lower Saxony ends and you would like to continue to carry out mudflat tours in the...
Extend existing mudflat guide permit

If, as an approved mudflat guide, you would like to carry out mudflat tours in additional areas or routes, you will need an extension of your existing permit.
Fischer test: Acceptance

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Fishing license issuance

If you want to fish in Lower Saxony, you need a fishing license in many cases. It is not mandatory under fishing law; however, most holders of fishing rights make it a condition...
Formation and tasks of the hunting association

The hunting association is formed by the owners of the land that belongs to a common hunting district. A common hunting district consists of all land areas of a municipality,...
Gun ownership card: issuance - for sport shooters

The yellow gun ownership card allows sports shooters to purchase certain firearms and the associated ammunition.With a gun ownership card for sport shooters, you can purchase...
Health certificate exhibition for animals

The animal health certificate provides information on the general state of health of a breeding or farm animal.
Hunting lease: Advertisement

The hunting lease is concluded between the holder of the hunting right and the hunting leaseholder. The contract must be notified to the competent authority. The competent...
Hunting license: exhibition

If you want to hunt, you have to successfully pass a hunter's exam and get a hunting license. The hunter's examination is taken by the competent authority. The comprehensive...
Hunting permit: notification

The hunting authority shall inform the authority responsible for enforcing the Weapons Act of the following: the first issue of a hunting permit (hunting licence), the...
Keeping dangerous dogs Permission

A permit is required to keep a dangerous dog. The Act on the Restriction of the Introduction or Import of Dangerous Dogs into Germany (HundVerbrEinfG) established a ban on the...
National infringement file according to the Sea Fisheries Act Information Registration for serious infringements according to § 13 SeeFischG

If you would like to know whether information on serious infringements is stored about you in the National Infringement File of the Sea Fisheries Act and you need this...
Organisation or execution of prostitution events Notification

Anyone wishing to organise or carry out a prostitution event must notify the competent authority at the location of the event.
Outdoor advertising: approval

Outdoor advertising refers to the forms of advertising in which the advertising medium is located in public space. The installation of outdoor advertising is usually subject to...
Parking permit

As a trader, a stand permit is required to participate in markets. The application for a day stand can be submitted in oral or written form. A written application must be...
Sale and marketing of animals of specially protected species: authorisation

A number of animals and plants of specially protected species require a marketing authorisation for sale (including exchange) or any other use for consideration. This applies...
Traditional bonfire (Easter fire)

Many districts, municipalities and cities organize public bonfires every year on fixed dates (beginning of spring, Easter, Walpurgis, St. John's Day, Thanksgiving, summer/winter...
Traffic space restrictions: approval

Authorisation must be obtained for any measure that requires a restriction and special use of public transport space. See also: Construction site orders as well as permits and...
Travelling with pets

If you want to take your pet (pet) with you when travelling abroad or if you want to import a pet purchased abroad into Germany, you must observe various...
Veterinary affairs

Public veterinary services protect animal and human health. It is an important part of consumer protection, agriculture, the food industry and animal welfare. The tasks of the...

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