Fisheries Law. Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Zürich Document type Legislation Date 1976 (2012) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Basic legislation Inland fisheries Fishery management and conservation Freshwater fishes Fishing authorization Fishing area Crustaceans Fishing gear/fishing method Inspection Offences/penalties 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 1978. Abstract The present Act lays down provisions relating to fisheries in the Canton of Zurich. Article 1 establishes that the right to catch fish, crustaceans and other aquatic animals in public waters of the Canton and in its canals belongs to the State. The text consists of 43 articles divided into 8 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Lease (II); Patents (III); Fishing gear and fishing methods (IV); Measure to increase catch (V); Administration and surveillance (VI); Penalties (VII); Final and transitional provsions (VIII). Full text German Website www.zh.ch References - Legislation Implemented by Fisheries Ordinance Legislation | Switzerland | 1995 (2008) Keyword: Inland fisheries, Freshwater fishes, Mesh, Fishing vessel, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing gear/fishing method, Marking/identification, Fishery management and conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Fisheries Ordinance. Legislation | Switzerland | 2008 (2012) Keyword: Inland fisheries, Freshwater fishes, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Fishing vessel, Protected fishing area, Fishing area, Non-commercial fishing, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX