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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