Act No. 19 of 1966 relative to the prohibition for foreigners to fish within the Norwegian territorial sea. Country/Territory Norway Document type Legislation Date 1966 (2008) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries, Sea Keyword Marine fisheries Foreign fishing Landing Transshipment Offences/penalties Fishery management and conservation Maritime zone EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract The fisheries limits of Norway and off the coast of Jan Mayen shall be drawn at 12 nautical miles seawards from and parallel to the baselines which are established by the King. Section 2 equals residents of Norway, companies who have their main office and Board of Directors in Norway or of which the Board is entirely made up of Norwegian citizens resident in Norway, or public institutions to Norwegian citizens for purposes of this Act. Section 3 prohibits fishing by foreigners within the Norwegian fisheries limits and section 5 extends this prohibition to processing, packing, and transshipment of fish. In special cases the King may grant exemptions on the prohibitions of sections 3 and 5. Section 7 vests powers in the King to regulate fishing pursuant to a fisheries agreement with another State. Section 8 gives the King power to prohibit landing of fish other than from Norwegian vessels. (11 sections) Full text English/Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implemented by Decree No. 1231 of 2010 relative to electronic reporting for vessels flying the flag of Member States of the European Union (EU) in the Economic Zone, territorial waters and the fisheries zone around Jan Mayen. Legislation | Norway | 2010 (2017) Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Data collection/reporting, Authorization/permit, Landing, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree No. 8955 of 1969 relative to mutual inspection rights of member states of the Northeast Atlantic Fisheries Commission. Legislation | Norway | 1969 (2005) Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree No. 8 of 1961 relative to control of Norwegian and British fishing in marine areas off the Norwegian coast. Legislation | Norway | 1961 (2002) Keyword: Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation No. 802 of 1993 relating to prohibitions against landings of fish outside Norwegian jurisdiction fisheries waters and other special measures to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. Legislation | Norway | 1993 (2013) Keyword: Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Landing, High seas, Fishery management and conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Royal Decree No. 813 of 1993 relative to delegation of authority in accordance with the Act relative to Norwegian fisheries borders and the prohibition for foreigners to carry out fishing activities inside those borders. Legislation | Norway | 1993 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Royal Decree relative to fisheries limits south of Tryna. Legislation | Norway | 1952 (1952) Keyword: Marine fisheries, Maritime zone, Territorial sea, Sovereignty Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulations relating to foreign marine scientific research in Norway’s internal waters, territorial sea and economic zone and on the continental shelf. Legislation | Norway | 2001 Keyword: Marine pollution, Marine fisheries, Exploration, Foreign fishing, Fishery management and conservation, Research, Maritime zone, Continental shelf Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Marine Living Resources Act. Legislation | Norway | 2008 (2017) Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Landing, Offences/penalties, Genetic resources, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Marine mammals Source: FAO, FAOLEX Act No. 57 of 2003 relating to the Norwegian territorial waters and the contiguous zone. Legislation | Norway | 2003 (2011) Keyword: Maritime zone, Territorial sea, Sovereignty Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Marine Living Resources Act. Legislation | Norway | 2008 (2017) Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Landing, Offences/penalties, Genetic resources, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Marine mammals Source: FAO, FAOLEX