Law on fishery and on the protection of aquatic animals and their living conditions (Fishery Law). Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision St. Gallen Document type Regulation Date 2008 (2010) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Inland fisheries Freshwater fishes Fishing authorization Fishing gear/fishing method Inspection Aquaculture Stock enhancement/repopulation Biodiversity Aquatic animals Protection of species Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Abstract The present Law aims to: a) protect, enhance, restore and construct the habitats of native fish, crabs, nutrient animals and other small animals living in water; b) preserve, enhance and restore the natural biodiversity and native aquatic animals; c) protect endangered species and breeding of aquatic animals; d) use and manage fish and shellfish stocks in a sustainable way. The text consists of 49 articles divided into 7 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Protection and promotion (II); Patent and tenancy (III); Fishing activities (IV); Monopoly revenues (V); Supervisions and compensation (VI); Final provisions (VII). Full text German Website www.sg.ch References - Legislation Implemented by Fishery Ordinance. Legislation | Switzerland | 2008 (2011) Keyword: Inland fisheries, Freshwater fishes, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Inspection, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX