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Act No. 36 on the Directorate of Fisheries.

Country/Territory
Iceland
Document type
Legislation
Date
1992 (2018)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Institution Royalties/fees Data collection/reporting Fishery management and conservation Fishing authorization Fishing charge Inspection Marine fisheries Governance Authorization/permit Certification Marine fishes Trade in species
Geographical area
Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The present Act lays down provisions on the functions and competence of the Directorate of Fisheries. The Directorate shall work on administrative projects in the field of fisheries, and report to the relevant ministries. It shall be responsible for the implementation of the Fisheries Management Act and shall also be responsible for the administration and supervision in accordance with the Act on Salmon and Trout Fishing, the Act on Fish Farming, etc. It shall also be responsible for the collection, processing and publication of information in the field of fisheries, as well as other tasks that will be entrusted to the Directorate by law or a decision of the relevant Ministry. The Act also contains detailed provisions on tariffs and fees for services provided by the Directorate, including fees for inspections and fishing licenses.

Full text
Icelandic
Website
www.althingi.is