Saxony Cormorant Ordinance. Country/Territory Germany Territorial subdivision Sachsen Document type Regulation Date 2007 (2010) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleOrdinance by the Saxon state government on the prevention of damage to fisheries caused by cormorants and protection of local fauna. Subject Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Inland fisheries Freshwater fishes Wild fauna Birds 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 prevention of serious damage to fisheries caused by cormorants and on protection of local fauna. Article 1 establishes that cormorants may be killed to prevent serious damage to fisheries and regional wildlife. The text consists of 8 articles. Full text German Website www.sachsen.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