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Act No. 62 of 2000 to amend the Act relating to the breeding of fish, shellfish, etc.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Legislation
Date
2000
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Fisheries, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Ecosystem preservation Aquaculture Mariculture Authorization/permit Fish products Transport/storage Packaging/labelling Inspection Food quality control/food safety
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
Enters into force on 1 January 2001.
Abstract

The Department of Fisheries may give instructions regarding the technical standards for production of aquaculture products and related services (sect. 2, fifth comma). Section 16 concerns rules to be issued by the Department for the approval of fish farming premises and equipment, including premises and equipment for storage, transport, packing and sale of fish products. Section 17 provides for internal control, whereas section 18 concerns rules for the control of environmental impact of fish farming installations. The Department may also prohibit fish farming in specified areas for purposes of conservation of aquatic organisms and their ecosystems (sect. 19).

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Amends

Act No. 68 of 1985 relating to the breeding of fish, shellfish and related matters.

Legislation | Norway | 1985 (2001)

Keyword: Aquaculture, Mariculture, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX