Federal Act on Mountain Guides and Organisers of…
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Art. 18 Implementation
1 The cantons implement this Act, unless the Confederation is declared responsible. 2 The Federal Council issues the implementing provisions.
Art. 19 Transitional provisions
1 Cantonal licences for mountain guides and snow sports instructors that have been issued in accordance with previous cantonal regulations remain valid until their expiry date or for two years following the commencement of this Act, whichever is sooner. 2 Persons working as mountain guides or as snow sports instructors on the commencement of this Act who do not hold a cantonal licence must apply for a licence in their canton of residence within six months of the commencement of this Act. 3 The Federal Council regulates when businesses offering activities under Article 1 paragraph 2 letters c–e that are already operating on the commencement of this Act must fulfil the requirements hereof.
Art. 20 Referendum and commencement
1 This Act is subject to an optional referendum. 2 The Federal Council determines the commencement date. Commencement Date: 1 January 2014
Para. 2 — Federal Council Decree of 30 Nov. 2012