Rheinland-Pfalz Ordinance on controlled development of cormorants populations. Country/Territory Germany Territorial subdivision Rheinland-Pfalz Document type Regulation Date 2009 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Inland fisheries Freshwater fishes Enforcement/compliance Birds Hunting/capture Hunting authorization/permit Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Abstract The present Ordinance enforces the Federal Nature Protection Act of 25 March 2002. In particular, Ordinance lays down provisions relating to damage inflicted on fisheries by cormorants. Article 1 establishes that cormorants may be killed, if they present a serious danger to fisheries. The text consists of 5 articles. Full text German Website www.rheinland-pfalz.de References - Legislation Implements Federal Nature Protection Act. Legislation | Germany | 2002 (2008) Keyword: Basic legislation, Protected area, Biodiversity, Wild flora, Institution, Data collection/reporting, Non-governmental entity, National parks, Wild fauna, Protection of habitats, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Royalties/fees, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Community management, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Rheinland-Pfalz Hunting Law. Legislation | Germany | 2010 (2012) Keyword: Basic legislation, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting rights, Wild fauna, Protection of habitats, Internal trade, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX