Saxony Fishery Law. Country/Territory Germany Territorial subdivision Sachsen Document type Legislation Date 2007 (2012) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleFishery Law for the Free State of Saxony. Subject Fisheries Keyword Basic legislation Fishery management and conservation Inland fisheries Stock enhancement/repopulation Freshwater fishes Fishing area Inspection Protected fishing area Fishing authorization Authorization/permit Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Abstract The present Law lays down provisions relating to fisheries in the Free State of Saxony. In particular, equally important aims of the Law are the: 1) promotion of the sustainable exploitation of waters through fisheries; and 2) protection, conservation and development of plants and animals living in waters, including embankments. The text consists of 36 articles divided into 7 Parts as follows: General provisions (1); Fishing rights (2); Fishing practice (3); Fishery test, fishing licence (4); Protection of stock of fish (5); Fishery authorities, fishing surveillance, Fishery Ordinance, promotion of fisheries (6); Penalties, limitation of basic rights (7). Full text German Website www.sachsen.de References - Legislation Implemented by Saxony Fishery Ordinance. Legislation | Germany | 1995 Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishing area, Seasons, Size, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing gear/fishing method, Marking/identification, Fishery management and conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Fisheries Tax Promotion Guidelines. Legislation | Germany | 2009 Keyword: Inland fisheries, Royalties/fees, Research, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX