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Fisheries Ordinance.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Aargau
Document type
Regulation
Date
1977 (2013)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Inland fisheries Fishery management and conservation Freshwater fishes Protected fishing area Fishing gear/fishing method Offences/penalties Enforcement/compliance Protection of species
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The present Ordinance enters into force on 23 October 1977.
Abstract

The present Ordinance implements the Law of 15 May 1862 on fishing industry in the Canton of Aargau. Fishing rights not belonging to the State shall be registered in the fishing cadastre subject to the approval of the cantonal Council. In case of lease, the owner of a private fishery shall notify the competent authority. Every fisherman is due to carry with him all the time his fishing permit, and also to keep a record of his catch. The text consists of 54 articles divided into 9 Parts as follows: General provisions (A); Fishing rights (B); River banks (C); Fishing gear and fishing methods (D); Catching of crayfish, bait; extraction of plankton (E); Protection and care (F); Protection of living spaces (G); Organization and control (H); Penalties and final provisions (I).

Full text
German
Website
www.ag.ch

References - Legislation

Implements

Law on fishing.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1862 (2009)

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Freshwater fishes, Fishery management and conservation, Concession, Fishing area, Fishing charge, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Ordinance amending the Ordinance on fisheries.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2008

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Freshwater fishes, Protected fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX