Fisheries Ordinance Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Zürich Document type Regulation Date 1995 (2008) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleOrdinance on Fisheries. Subject Fisheries Keyword Inland fisheries Freshwater fishes Mesh Fishing vessel Offences/penalties Enforcement/compliance Fishing gear/fishing method Marking/identification Fishery management and conservation Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Abstract The present Ordinance implements article 42 of the Fisheries Act of 5 December 1976. The text deals with the following matters: privileges, leasing period, fishing prohibition, fishing gear and fishing methods, mesh size, fishing vessels, limitation of catch, cleaning of fishing waters, calculation of compensation, etc. The Ordinance consists of 36 articles divided into 5 Parts as follows: Sphere of application (I); Fishing rights; fishing gear and fishing methods (III); Protection and care (IV); Final provisions (V). Full text German Website www.zh.ch References - Legislation Implements Fisheries Law. Legislation | Switzerland | 1976 (2012) 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Fishing gear/fishing method, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Fisheries Ordinance.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