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