Act No. 118 of 2000 relative sea ranching. Country/Territory Norway Document type Legislation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries, Sea Keyword Mariculture Authorization/permit Molluscs Crustaceans Marine fishes Stock enhancement/repopulation Ecosystem preservation Geographical area Europe, Northern Europe Entry into force notes On various dates to be established by Crown Order. Abstract This Act aims at a strong and balanced development of fish breeding activities along the coast of Norway. It applies to breeding for commercial purposes of fish species specified in section 2: "echinodermata" (sea urchins, starfish, sea cucumbers, brittel stars), molluscs, and shellfish. Breeding requires a permit from the Department of Fisheries in accordance with section 3. The permit shall be valid for a specified area only. Section 6 protects harvesting rights of permit holders. The Departme Full text Norwegian/English Website www.lovdata.no; www.fiskeridir.no References - Legislation Repealed by Act No. 79 of 2005 relating to aquaculture (Aquaculture Act). Legislation | Norway | 2005 (2011) Keyword: Monitoring, Land-use planning, Basic legislation, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX