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