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Fisheries Law.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Obwalden
Document type
Legislation
Date
1997 (2011)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Inland fisheries Freshwater fishes Crustaceans Seasons Offences/penalties Fishing gear/fishing method Fishery management and conservation Aquatic animals
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Act lays down provisions relating to fisheries in the Canton of Obwalden. Fishing activities shall be authorized by the Canton unless otherwise agreed amongst different cantons. Article 4 establishes that the Canton shall issue regulations concerning various fishing licences, their duration, the relevant fees, conditions for the issue of fishing authorizations, as well as determination of closed seasons. In case of violations of the present Act penalties shall be paid to the Canton of Obwalden. The text consists of 8 articles.

Full text
German
Website
www.ow.ch

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Fisheries Ordinance.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1997 (2015)

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Freshwater fishes, Crustaceans, Seasons, Fishing gear/fishing method, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX