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Act No. 61 of 2000 to amend the Act relating to sea-water fisheries (general delimitation of application sphere).

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Legislation
Date
2000
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing authorization Fishing area
Geographical area
Europe, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
Entry into force on immediately.
Abstract

The Department of Fisheries, may, by general Decree, prohibit fishing by vessels of a certain size, in the area within the baselines and in an area within a line drawn at a certain length from the baselines. The restrictions on fishing may vary according to the size of the vessel, the gear used, the period of the year, and the location along the coast.

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Amends

Act No. 40 of 1983 relating to sea-water fisheries.

Legislation | Norway | 1983 (2008) | Repealed

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Cartilaginous fishes, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Marine mammals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX