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