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Introductory Law relating to the Federal Fisheries (Cantonal Fisheries Law).

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Glarus
Document type
Legislation
Date
1997 (2010)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Inland fisheries Crustaceans Stock enhancement/repopulation Freshwater fishes Enforcement/compliance Fishery management and conservation Aquatic animals
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Law enforces the Federal Fisheries Act of 21 June 1991. In particular, the present Law regulates the enforcement of the Fedeal Fisheries Act and the associated Ordinances and aims to: a) conserve, improve or if possible re-instal the natural biodiversity of fish and the stock of native fish, crustaceans and fish food organism and their habitata; b) protect endangered species and breeds of fish and crustaceans; c) ensure a sustainable exploitation of fish and crayfish stock; d) promote fisheries reseaerch; e) reulate the management of cantonal fishing waters. The text consists of 29 articles divided into 5 Parts as follows: General provisions (1); Fishing (2); Protection and explopitation of fish and crustaceans and their habitats (3); Implementation (4); Final provisions (5).

Full text
French
Website
www.gl.ch

References - Legislation

Implements

Loi fédérale sur la pêche (LFSP).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1991 (2017)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Inland fisheries, Crustaceans, Alien species, Data collection/reporting, Subsidy/incentive, Protected fishing area, Enforcement/compliance, Fishery management and conservation, Offences/penalties, Aquatic animals, Sustainable use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Ordinance on the enforcement of fishery legislation.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2014

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Freshwater fishes, Seasons, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing area, Protected fishing area, Enforcement/compliance, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance on fisheries.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1997 (2011)

Keyword: Crustaceans, Alien species, Inland fisheries, Freshwater fishes, Inspection, Aquaculture, Enforcement/compliance, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX