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Law on fisheries.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Zug
Document type
Legislation
Date
1995 (2012)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Inland fisheries Freshwater fishes Fishery management and conservation Crustaceans Fishing area Protected fishing area Subsidy/incentive Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Aquatic animals
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The present Law enters into force 1 January 1995.
Abstract

The present Law implements the Federal Act on fisheries of 21 June 1991. In particular, the purpose of the Law is to: a) enforce the federal legislation on the subject; b) regulate the management of cantonal fishing waters; c) promote fishing in the Canton. The Law is applicable to private and public waters. The text consists of 24 articles divided into 6 Parts as follows: Purpose and sphere of application (1); Protection and utilization of fish, crabs and fish food (2); Fisheries in public waters (3); Promotion of fisheries (4); Enforcement (5); Final provisions (6).

Full text
German
Website
www.zug.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 fisheries.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1995 (2012)

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Crustaceans, Alien species, Fishing gear/fishing method, Freshwater fishes, Fishing area, Protected fishing area, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX