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Law on fishing.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Aargau
Document type
Legislation
Date
1862 (2009)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Inland fisheries Freshwater fishes Fishery management and conservation Concession Fishing area Fishing charge Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The present Law enters into force on 1 July 1862.
Abstract

The present Law lays down provisions relating to fishing industry in the Canton of Aargau. Article 1 establishes that the right to fish belongs to the State. Therefore, any concession shall be given keeping in mind the general interest. For this purpose, the fishing areas are divided in fishing zones. All sub-concessions are prohibited. The concession is subject to the future holder being resident in the Canton. The holder will receive a permit for a certain period of time. The text consists of 22 articles.

Full text
German
Website
www.ag.ch

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Fisheries Ordinance.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1977 (2013)

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Freshwater fishes, Protected fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Agreement concerning fishing in the river Aare, where it forms the border between the cantons of Aargau and Solothurn.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2008

Keyword: Sub-national agreement, Inland fisheries, Freshwater fishes, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX