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Cantonal Fisheries Law.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Schwyz
Document type
Legislation
Date
2009 (2013)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Basic legislation Fishery management and conservation Inland fisheries Freshwater fishes Molluscs Procedural matters Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Local government Fishing authorization Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Law implements the Federal Fisheries Act of 21 June 1991 and the Cantonal Law on fisheries of 10 May 1965. In particular, the Law lays down provisions relating to the correct and efficient enforcement of the afore-mentioned Federal Fisheries Act and the Cantonal Law on fisheries. The Law applies to both public and private waters. The text consists of 37 articles divided into 8 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Fishing authorizations (II); Lease fishing (III); Pursuit of fishing (IV); Promotion of fishing (V); Organization (VI); Procedure and legal remedies (VII); Penalties, transitional and final provisions (VIII).

Full text
German
Website
www.sz.ch

References - Legislation

Implements

Loi fédérale sur la pêche (LFSP).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1991 (2017)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Inland fisheries, Crustaceans, Alien species, Data collection/reporting, Subsidy/incentive, Protected fishing area, Enforcement/compliance, Fishery management and conservation, Offences/penalties, Aquatic animals, Sustainable use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law on fisheries.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1965 (2013)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries, Freshwater fishes, Molluscs, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX