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Fisheries Ordinance.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Obwalden
Document type
Regulation
Date
1997 (2015)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
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
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Ordinance implements the Fisheries Act of 23 November 1997. In particular, it lays down provisions relating to fishing activities, fishing authorization fees, use of fishing gear, inspection and registration duties, as well as data concerning the catch. The text consists of 44 articles divided into 10 Parts as follows: Organization (I); Fishing authorization (II); Fishing authorization fees (III); Fishing gear and methods (IV); Protective measures (V); Stock enhancement (VI); Fishing inspection (VII); Administrative proceedings (VIII); Legal protection (IX); Transitional and final provisions (X).

Full text
German
Website
www.ow.ch

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Law.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1997 (2011)

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Freshwater fishes, Crustaceans, Seasons, Offences/penalties, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Regulations on closed seasons for fisheries.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2010

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Freshwater fishes, Seasons, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implementing Regulations relating to the Fisheries Ordinance.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1998

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations on closed seasons for fisheries.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2012 (2014)

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Freshwater fishes, Seasons, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX