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