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Federal Game Protection Ordinance.

Country/Territory
Germany
Document type
Regulation
Date
1985
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Ordinance on the protection of game.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Hunting/capture Birds Marking/identification Registration Offences/penalties Enforcement/compliance Protection of species
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Ordinance lays down provisions relating to the protection of game. In particular, the Ordinance applies to animal species listed in Annex 1 and 4. The text consists of 8 articles as follows: Sphere of application, definition of terms (1); Prohibitions (2); Keeping of falcons (3); Duty to register and mark (4); Lawful ownership (5); Penalties (6); Berlin Clause (7); Entry into force (8). Six Annexes are enclosed.

Full text
German
Website
www.bmj.de

References - Legislation

Implements

Federal Hunting Act.

Legislation | Germany | 1952 (2020)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Hunting/capture, Wild fauna, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting rights, Institution, Internal trade, International trade, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX