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Fisheries Ordinance

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Zürich
Document type
Regulation
Date
1995 (2008)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Ordinance 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Repealed by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