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Cantonal Fishery Law.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Graubünden
Document type
Legislation
Date
2000 (2014)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Basic legislation Inland fisheries Freshwater fishes Crustaceans Fishing authorization Fishing area Protected fishing area Research Offences/penalties Fishery management and conservation Aquatic animals Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The present Law enters into force on 1 January 2002.
Abstract

The present Law applies to all public and private waters. The purpose of the present Law is to: a) conserve, improve or reinstore all local fish and fish species with their living space; b) protect endangered species; c) guarantee the sustainable use of fish stocks. The present Law consists of 41 articles divided into10 Parts as follows: Sphere of application and purpose (I); Sovereignty on fishing and fishing authorization (II); Protection, use and exploitation of fish and crustacean (III); Protection of living space (IV); Information, vocational training, research (V); Special fishing rights (VI); Competences (VII); Legal protection (VIII); Penalties (IX); Final provisions (X).

Full text
German
Website
www.gr.ch

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Regulation for the Hunting Commission (Hunting Commission Ordinance).

Legislation | Switzerland | 2009

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Institution, Fishery management and conservation, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cantonal Fishery Ordinance.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2001 (2014)

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Freshwater fishes, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishing area, Enforcement/compliance, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance on the levying of fines relating to transgression of fishing rights (Fisheries Fines Ordinance).

Legislation | Switzerland | 2003 (2014)

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Freshwater fishes, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance on fishing permit charges (Fishing Permit Charges Ordinance).

Legislation | Switzerland | 2001 (2014)

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Freshwater fishes, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Enforcement/compliance, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX