Administrative Regulation – Hunting. Country/Territory Germany Territorial subdivision Sachsen Document type Regulation Date 2014 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAdministrative Regulation of the Saxon Ministry of the Environment and Agriculture on hunting in administrative hunting districts. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Hunting/capture Wild fauna Liability/compensation Zoning Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Enforcement/compliance Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Regulation enters into force on 1 April 2014. Abstract The present Regulation implements the Saxony Hunting Law of 8 June 2012. Article 1 establishes that hunting in the administrative districts is an essential task within the Forestry Service aimed at securing the economic, social and recreational function and at the changing image of the public forest in the Free State of Saxony. The text consists of 6 articles as follows: Sphere of application (I); General principles of hunting in the administrative hunting districts (II); Hunting activities in the administrative districts (III); Compensation for employed hunters (IV); Additional regulations (V); Entry into force and repeal (VI). One Annex is enclosed. Full text German Website www.sachsen.de References - Legislation Implements Saxon Hunting Law. Legislation | Germany | 2012 Keyword: Basic legislation, Hunting/capture, Authorization/permit, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Wild fauna, Hunting rights, Protection of habitats, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Internal trade, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Administrative Regulation of the Saxon Ministry of the Environment and Agriculture on hunting activities in hunting districts of the Free State Saxony. Legislation | Germany | 2009 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Wild fauna, Liability/compensation, Zoning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX