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