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Agreement regarding fishing in Lake Geneva (with Annex and Implementing Regulations)

Document type
Bilateral
Field of application
Regional/restricted
Date
Nov 20, 1980
Source
FAO, FAOLEX;  IUCN (ID: TRE-151815)
Title (French)

Accord entre le Conseil fédéral suisse et le Gouvernement de la République française concernant la pêche dans le lac Léman

Place of adoption
Berne
Language
French, English
Entry into force
Sep 1, 1982
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Inland fisheries Inspection Foreign fishing Fishing gear/fishing method Dispute settlement International agreement-text Stock enhancement/repopulation Protected fishing area International organization Freshwater fishes Protected fish species Non-commercial fishing Inland waters Fishery management and conservation Seasons Size Access right
Basin
Leman Lake (Geneva Lake)
Abstract

This Agreement applies to the Swiss and French parts of Lake Geneva and aims at (a) harmonizing the provisions regarding fishing and (b) ensuring the effective protection of fish and their habitats. The implementation of the Agreement is entrusted to a Consultative Commission established according to the provisions of article 7. The Commission shall propose development plans for successive periods of five years in order to ensure the proper management of fish stocks in Lake Geneva. The plan shall be approved by the Contracting Parties and shall enter into force on the date of the exchange of notes confirming such approvals. The Competent Authorities of the two States shall appoint officials responsible for the supervising of fishing and the development of fish breeding. Two Annexes to the Convention concern: (a) the arbitration procedure applicable in case of disputes; and (b) the implementing regulations for the Agreement. The latter contain, in particular, provisions concerning (1) the definition of protected areas; (2) fishing methods which amateur fishmen may use; (3) the minimum size of fish which may be caught; (4) periods during which fish are protected.

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