Waste and Soil Implementation Ordinance. Country/Territory Germany Territorial subdivision Sachsen Document type Regulation Date 2008 (2012) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleOrdinance by the State Ministry of the Environment and Agriculture of Saxony implementing waste and soil protection provisions. Subject Land & soil, Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Institution Soil conservation/soil improvement Waste disposal Waste management Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Ordinance enters into force on 1 August 2008. Abstract The present Ordinance lays down provisions relating to the implementation of waste and soil protection provisions in Saxony. In particular, the Ordinance defines the responsibilities of the following public bodies: the State Ministry of the Environment and Agriculture, regional offices, Mining Office, State Office for Environment, Agriculture and Geology, and other specialized agencies. The text consists of 7 articles. Full text German Website www.sachsen.de References - Legislation Implements Saxony Waste Management-Soil Protection Law. Legislation | Germany | 1991 (2013) Keyword: Basic legislation, Waste management, Waste prevention, Waste domestic sources, Waste non-domestic sources, Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Policy/planning, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX