Fishery Ordinance. Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision St. Gallen Document type Regulation Date 1980 (2007) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Inland fisheries Freshwater fishes Fishing authorization Fishing gear/fishing method Inspection Protection of species Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Ordinance enters into force on 1 January 1981. Abstract The purpose of the present Ordinance is to regulate the catch and care of fish, crustacean and baits in public and private waters. The text consists of 61 articles divided into 6 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Fishing authorization (II); Practice of fishing and fishing gear (III); Management of fisheries (IV); Protection of living spaces (V); Surveillance bodies (VI). Full text German Website www.sg.ch References - Legislation Repealed by Fishery Ordinance. Legislation | Switzerland | 2008 (2011) Keyword: Inland fisheries, Freshwater fishes, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Inspection, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX