Introductory Law relating to the federal fisheries legislation. Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Nidwalden Document type Legislation Date 1968 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Inland fisheries Fishing area Freshwater fishes Aquatic animals Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Fishery management and conservation Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Abstract The present Law enforces the federal legislation on fisheries. Article 1 establishes that the Canton is entrusted with the sovereign right to catch fish and other aquatic animals in the waters unless special fishing rights of corporation or individuals are proven to exist. The text consists of 11 articles divided into 3 Parts as follows: Jurisdiction over fisheries (I); General provisions (II); Final provisions (III). Full text German Website www.nw.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 implementing the Introductory Law relating to the federal fisheries legislation (Fisheries Ordinance). Legislation | Switzerland | 1969 (2013) Keyword: Inland fisheries, Freshwater fishes, Fishing area, Protected fishing area, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX