Introductory Law relating to the Federal Act on inland navigation. Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Zürich Document type Legislation Date 1979 (1996) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Harbour Navigation Inspection Inland waters Royalties/fees Offences/penalties Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Law enters into force on 1 June 1980. Abstract The present Law enforces the Federal Inland Navigation Act of 3 October 1975. Article 1 establishes that bank municipalities are entrusted with the management of ports, such as, for example, handling and landing facilities, operation and maintenance of lighting, etc. The text – consisting of 10 articles – deals with the following aspects: installation and facilities for shipping, storm warning and sea rescue service, limitation and ban of navigation, costs, inspection, penalties and entry into force. Full text German Website www.zh.ch References - Legislation Implemented by Navigation Ordinance. Legislation | Switzerland | 1980 (2010) Keyword: Harbour, Navigation, Inspection, Inland waters, Royalties/fees, Sustainable use, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX