Ordinance on the enforcement of fishery legislation. Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Glarus Document type Regulation Date 2014 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Inland fisheries Freshwater fishes Seasons Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing area Protected fishing area Enforcement/compliance Fishery management and conservation Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Abstract The present Ordinance is made under the Federal Fishing Act of 21 June 1991, the Cantonal Fishery Law of 4 May 1997 and the Ordinance on fisheries of 12 November 1997. In particular, the Ordinance lays down provisions relating to the correct and efficient implementation of the federal and cantonal fishing legislation. The text - consisting of 19 articles – deals, inter alia, with the following aspects: sphere of application, competent cantonal fishing authority, fishing gear, protected fish species, bans on fishing, closed season, catch figures. Full text French Website www.gl.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 Ordinance on fisheries. Legislation | Switzerland | 1997 (2011) Keyword: Crustaceans, Alien species, Inland fisheries, Freshwater fishes, Inspection, Aquaculture, Enforcement/compliance, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals Source: FAO, FAOLEX Introductory Law relating to the Federal Fisheries (Cantonal Fisheries Law). Legislation | Switzerland | 1997 (2010) Keyword: Inland fisheries, Crustaceans, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Freshwater fishes, Enforcement/compliance, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals Source: FAO, FAOLEX