Act No. 91 of 1976 relating to the Economic Zone of Norway.

Subject

Fisheries, Sea

Keyword

Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Foreign fishing Maritime zone EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Sovereignty

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Abstract

The Act provides for the establishment of an Economic Zone of 200 nautical miles measured seawards from the applicable baselines. The Act deals also with the management and conservation of living resources within the Zone and prohibits, in principle, fishing in the EEZ by foreigners. Regulations concerning fishing and hunting may be issued by the King. (11 sections)

Full text

English/Norwegian

Website

www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Decree No. 1878 of 2004 relative to fishing in marine waters.

Legislation | Norway | 2009

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Fishing area, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Access right, Marking/identification, Mesh, Seasons, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Coral

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1487 of 1999 to regulate fishing for red fish in the fishery protection zone around Svalbard.

Legislation | Svalbard (Norway) | 1999 (2004)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 471 of 2009 concerning the shape and installation of sorting grids in fishing for blue whiting with the use of small mesh trawls.

Legislation | Norway | 2009 (2017)

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Bycatch, Foreign fishing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1514 of 2008 to prohibit fishing for capelin in the territorial and inner waters of Svalbard in 2009.

Legislation | Norway | 2008

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1520 of 2010 to regulate fishing for cod in the fish protection zone of Svalbard in 2011.

Legislation | Norway | 2010

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1335 on fishing for cod in 2012 in the fishery protection zone around Svalbard.

Legislation | Norway | 2011

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Protected fishing area, Allocation/quota, Exploration, Total allowable catch, Foreign fishing, Bycatch, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1333 on prohibiting Norwegian spring-spawning herring fishing in 2012 in the fishery protection zone around Svalbard.

Legislation | Norway | 2011

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Seasons, Foreign fishing, Fishery management and conservation, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 711 amending Regulation the prohibition of Norwegian spring-spawning herring fishing in 2012 in the fishery protection zone around Svalbard.

Legislation | Norway | 2012

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1332 on the prohibiting of capelin-fishing in the protected zone around Svalbard.

Legislation | Norway | 2011

Keyword: Protected fishing area, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Offences/penalties, Foreign fishing, Fishery management and conservation, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1385 on regulating fishing in 2012 by Swedish vessels in the economic zone south of 62° N.

Legislation | Norway | 2011

Keyword: Foreign fishing, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Crustaceans, Bycatch, Total allowable catch, Data collection/reporting, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Fishing area, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1104 on the design and installation of sorting grids in shrimp trawls.

Legislation | Norway | 2012 (2016)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Territorial sea, Foreign fishing, Crustaceans, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 6 on fishery protection zone around Svalbard.

Legislation | Norway | 1977

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine protected areas, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Fishing area, Marine fisheries, Protected fishing area, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1123 on prohibiting fishing of Norwegian spring-spawning herring in 2013 in the fishery protection zone around Svalbard.

Legislation | Norway | 2012

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Protected fishing area, Enforcement/compliance, Internal trade, Foreign fishing, Authorization/permit, Exploration, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1786 of 2010 concerning the use of sorting grates in fishery using trawls with large mesh openings.

Legislation | Norway | 2010

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Bycatch, Foreign fishing, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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. 1592 of 2009 to regulate fishing of red fishes in the fisheries protection zone of Svalbard.

Legislation | Norway | 2009

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Bycatch

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1482 of 1999 to regulate fishing with vessels of the member states of the European Communities in the Norwegian economic zone and the fishery zone of Jan Mayen in 2000.

Legislation | Norway | 1999

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Marine fishes, Total allowable catch, Allocation/quota, Bycatch, Seasons

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1396 of 1999 on regulating foreign fishing and catch in the fishery zone of Jan Mayen.

Legislation | Norway | 1999 (2005)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Data collection/reporting, Access right, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive No. 502 of 1996 concerning the use of sorting grates in fishery with the use of cod trawlers (135 mm mesh size).

Legislation | Norway | 1996

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Bycatch, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree to regulate fishing for Norwegian young herring with vessels which carry the Islandic or Russian flag or the flag of the Faeroe Islands or member countries of the European Communities in the fishery zone of Jan Mayen in 1999 (No. 1408 of 1998).

Legislation | Norway | 1998

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Marine fishes, Size, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree to regulate fishing for Norwegian young herring with vessels which carry the Islandic flag in the Norwegian economic zone and the fishery zone of Jan Mayen in 1999.

Legislation | Norway | 1998 (1999)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Marine fishes, Seasons

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 633 of 1997 to regulate fishing with cod trawlers and purse seine- closing of areas in the fish protection zones of Svalbard.

Legislation | Norway | 1997

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Protected fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1404 of 2008 to regulate fishing by vessels of Greenland in the Norwegian Economic Zone in 2009.

Legislation | Norway | 2008

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Marine fishes, Bycatch, Total allowable catch, Allocation/quota

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1401 of 1997 to regulate fishing for lumpfish in Nordland, Troms and Finnmark in 1998.

Legislation | Norway | 1997

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Allocation/quota

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1103 of 1989 relative to mesh size, bycatch, and minimum size in relation with the trawling for shrimps and Norway lobster.

Legislation | Norway | 1989 (2002)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Crustaceans, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Size, Bycatch, Standards, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1825 of 2002 to regulate fishing by vessels of the Russian Federation in the Norwegian Economic Zone and in the Fisheries Zone of Jan Mayen in 2003.

Legislation | Norway | 2002

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Marine fishes, Total allowable catch

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 188 of 2009 to regulate fishing by vessels of the Faeroe Islands in the Norwegian Economic Zone and the Fisheries Zone of Jan Mayen in 2009.

Legislation | Norway | 2009 (2009)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Marine fishes, Total allowable catch

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1401 of 2008 to regulate fishing by vessels of Sweden in the Norwegian Economic Zone south of 62° in 2009.

Legislation | Norway | 2008

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Marine fishes, Total allowable catch

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1095 of 1989 relative to mesh size, bycatch, protection periods and minimum size in relation with the fishing for fish and herring.

Legislation | Norway | 1989 (2002)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Seasons, Mesh, Size, Bycatch

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1357 of 2002 to prohibit fishing for Greenland halibut in the fisheries protection zones of Svalbard in 2003.

Legislation | Norway | 2002

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1359 of 2002 to prohibit fishing for capelin in the territorial and inner waters of Svalbard in 2003.

Legislation | Norway | 2002

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1388 of 2002 to prohibit fishing for Norwegian young herring in the fish protection zone around Svalbard in 2003.

Legislation | Norway | 2002

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Protected fishing area, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 256 of 2002 to regulate fishing by vessels of Poland in the Norwegian Economic Zone in 2002.

Legislation | Norway | 2002

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Marine fishes, Total allowable catch, Bycatch

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1001 of 1993 relative to the carrying out of control of foreign vessels involved in fishing or hunting activities in the Norwegian economic zone north of 62° N.

Legislation | Norway | 1993 (2000)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Data collection/reporting, Foreign fishing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 915 of 1993 to regulate fishing for shrimps - blocking of areas in fishery protection zones around Svalbard and the territorial waters and inner waters of Svalbard.

Legislation | Norway | 1993 (1998)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Crustaceans, Protected fishing area, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 5 of 1978 to regulate fishing and hunting by foreign vessels in the adjacent areas of the Barents Sea bordering the coastline of Norway and Russia.

Legislation | Norway | 1978 (2008)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Resolution relative to applicability of the Act relative to the farming of fish and shellfish in the Norwegian economic zone (No. 314 of 1988).

Legislation | Norway | 1988

Keyword: Mariculture, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 12 of 1989 to regulate fishing for queen scallops (Clamys Islandica) in the fish protection zones of Svalbard.

Legislation | Svalbard (Norway) | 1989 (2008)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Molluscs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 6 of 1977 relative to the fishery protection zone of Svalbard of 1977.

Legislation | Norway | 1977 (2001)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Data collection/reporting, Maritime zone, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree relative to the establishment of the Norwegian economic zone - delegation of authority (No. 15 of 1976).

Legislation | Norway | 1976

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Institution, Data collection/reporting, Access right, Maritime zone, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 4 on establishing the fishery zone around Jan Mayen. Delegation of authority.

Legislation | Norway | 1980

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Fishing area, Maritime zone, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 2 of 1977 on foreign fishing and hunting operations in the Norwegian economic zone of Norway and landing of fish in Norwegian ports.

Legislation | Norway | 1977 (2018)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Fishing area, Data collection/reporting, Landing, Fishing authorization, Transshipment, Allocation/quota, Fishing vessel, Harbour, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1653 of 2010 to regulate fishing with vessels of the member states of the European Communities in the Norwegian economic zone and the fishery zone of Jan Mayen in 2011.

Legislation | Norway | 2010

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Marine fishes, Total allowable catch, Allocation/quota, Bycatch, Seasons

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 18 of 2008 to regulate fishing by vessels of Iceland in the Norwegian Economic Zone in 2008.

Legislation | Norway | 2008 (2008)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Marine fishes, Total allowable catch, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1386 of 2002 to prohibit fishing for capelin in Fisheries Protection Zone of Svalbard in 2003.

Legislation | Norway | 2002

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 271 of 2000 concerning the use of sorting grids in fishery with the use of cod trawls (100 and 135 mm mesh size).

Legislation | Norway | 2000 (2006)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Bycatch, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1403 of 2008 to regulate fishing by vessels of Iceland in the Norwegian Economic Zone and the Fisheries Zone of Jan Mayen in 2009.

Legislation | Norway | 2008

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Marine fishes, Total allowable catch, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1342 of 1999 relative to satellite-based control of activities of foreign fishing vessels in the Norwegian Economic Zone and the Fisheries Zone of Jan Mayen.

Legislation | Norway | 1999 (2005)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Data collection/reporting, Monitoring, Equipment, Foreign fishing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 299 of 1999 relative to protection of the coral reef.

Legislation | Norway | 1999 (2003)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishery management and conservation, Coral, Management/conservation, Protected area, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1524 of 2010 to prohibit fishing for Greenland halibut in the fisheries protection zones of Svalbard.

Legislation | Norway | 2010

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Fishing area, Offences/penalties, Foreign fishing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1513 of 2008 to prohibit fishing for Greenland halibut in the territorial waters and inner waters of Svalbard in 2009.

Legislation | Norway | 2008

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1516 of 2008 to prohibit fishing for Norwegian spring-spawning herring in the territorial waters and inner waters of Svalbard in 2009.

Legislation | Norway | 2008

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1515 of 2008 to prohibit fishing for Norwegian young herring in the Fisheries Protection Zone of Svalbard in 2009.

Legislation | Norway | 2008

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1523 of 2010 to prohibit fishing for capelin in Fisheries Protection Zone of Svalbard in 2011.

Legislation | Norway | 2010

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1500 of 2005 to prohibit fishing for capelin in the territorial and inner waters of Svalbard in 2006.

Legislation | Norway | 2005

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 132 of 2006 to regulate fishing for Norwegian young herring by vessels that carry the flag of the Faeroe Islands in the Norwegian economic zone and the fishery zone of Jan Mayen in 2006.

Legislation | Norway | 2006

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Marine fishes, Seasons

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 44 of 2006 to establish flexible areas in 2006.

Legislation | Norway | 2006

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing area, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 726 of 1996 to regulate fishing for shrimps in the fishery protection zone of Svalbard.

Legislation | Norway | 1996 (2008)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Crustaceans, Access right, Foreign fishing, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 735 of 1996 to regulate fishing for shrimps in the territorial waters and inner waters of Svalbard.

Legislation | Norway | 1996 (2008)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Crustaceans, Access right, Foreign fishing, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1487 of 1999 to regulate fishing of red fish in the fisheries protection zone of Svalbard.

Legislation | Norway | 1999 (2004)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Bycatch

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1527 of 2003 to prohibit fishing for cod in the fish protection zone of Svalbard in 2004.

Legislation | Svalbard (Norway) | 2003

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1529 of 2003 to prohibit fishing for blue whiting in the fish protection zone of Svalbard in 2004.

Legislation | Svalbard (Norway) | 2003

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1526 of 2003 to prohibit fishing for Norwegian young herring in the territorial waters and inner waters of Svalbard in 2004.

Legislation | Svalbard (Norway) | 2003

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1525 of 2003 to prohibit fishing for capelin in the territorial and inner waters of Svalbard in 2004.

Legislation | Svalbard (Norway) | 2004

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1524 of 2003 to prohibit fishing for blue whiting in the territorial waters and inner waters of Svalbard in 2004.

Legislation | Svalbard (Norway) | 2003

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1402 of 2008 to regulate fishing by vessels of the Russian Federation in the Norwegian Economic Zone and in the Fisheries Zone of Jan Mayen in 2009.

Legislation | Norway | 2008

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Marine fishes, Total allowable catch, Mesh, Offences/penalties

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

Decree No. 405 of 2003 relative to satellite-based control of activities of fishing vessels in the Fisheries Protection Zone of Svalbard.

Legislation | Svalbard (Norway) | 2003 (2005)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Data collection/reporting, Monitoring, Equipment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 6 of 2000 of relative to protection of the coral reef.

Legislation | Norway | 1999

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Coral, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1358 of 2002 to prohibit fishing for cod in the fish protection zone of Svalbard in 2003.

Legislation | Norway | 2002

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1567 of 2010 to regulate fishing by vessels of the Russian Federation in the Norwegian Economic Zone and in the Fisheries Zone of Jan Mayen in 2011.

Legislation | Norway | 2010

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Marine fishes, Total allowable catch, Mesh, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1565 of 2010 to regulate fishing by vessels of Iceland in the Norwegian Economic Zone and the Fisheries Zone of Jan Mayen in 2011.

Legislation | Norway | 2010

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Marine fishes, Total allowable catch, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1566 of 2010 to regulate fishing by vessels of Sweden in the Norwegian Economic Zone south of 62° in 2011.

Legislation | Norway | 2010

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Marine fishes, Total allowable catch

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1596 of 2011 to regulate fishing by vessels of Greenland in the Norwegian Economic Zone in 2011.

Legislation | Norway | 2010

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Marine fishes, Bycatch, Total allowable catch, Allocation/quota

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1228 of 2010 relative to duty of Norwegian fishing and hunting vessels to listen to radiosignals (canal 16) and to answer to radio calls.

Legislation | Norway | 2010

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Data collection/reporting, Foreign fishing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 6 on the establishment of flexible areas in 2013.

Legislation | Norway | 2013

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Marine fisheries, Seasons, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 111 on Iceland registered vessels’ fishing in the EEZ and the fishery zone around Jan Mayen in 2013.

Legislation | Norway | 2013

Keyword: Foreign fishing, Fishing authorization, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Bycatch, Landing, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 71 on fishing by vessels flying the flag of Member States of the EU in the Norwegian economic zone and the fishery zone around Jan Mayen in 2013.

Legislation | Norway | 2013

Keyword: EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Foreign fishing, Total allowable catch, Bycatch, Fishing gear/fishing method, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Fishery management and conservation, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 109 on Russian registered vessels’ fishing in the EEZ and the fishery zone around Jan Mayen in 2013.

Legislation | Norway | 2013

Keyword: Foreign fishing, Fishing authorization, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Bycatch, Landing, Allocation/quota, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 110 on fishing by vessels flying the Swedish flag in the economic zone south of 62 ° N in 2013.

Legislation | Norway | 2013

Keyword: Fishing authorization, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Bycatch, Landing, Allocation/quota, Crustaceans, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 607 on landing and contractual agreeement.

Legislation | Norway | 2014 (2020)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Data collection/reporting, Landing, Internal trade, Inspection, Contract/agreement, Foreign fishing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1018 amending Regulations governing the sea-fishing activities.

Legislation | Norway | 2012

Keyword: Fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Mesh, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 346 on 2014 fishing by vessels from a EU member state in the Economic Zone and the fishery zone around Jan Mayen.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Total allowable catch, Landing, Bycatch, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 348 on fishing by vessels flying Swedish flag in the economic zone south of 62° N in 2014.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Allocation/quota, Bycatch, Total allowable catch

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1105 on the design and installation of sorting grids in crayfish-fishing.

Legislation | Norway | 2012

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 112 on fishing of Greenlandic vessels in the Norwegian Economic Zone in 2013.

Legislation | Norway | 2013

Keyword: Foreign fishing, Fishing authorization, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Bycatch, Landing, Allocation/quota, Total allowable catch, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1386 on regulating fishing in 2012 by Icelandic vessels in the economic zone and the fishery zone around Jan Mayen.

Legislation | Norway | 2011

Keyword: EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Foreign fishing, Marine fisheries, Bycatch, Landing, Total allowable catch, Offences/penalties, Mesh, Marine fishes, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishery management and conservation, Maritime zone, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1423 on fishing in 2012 by Russian flagged-vessels in the economic and fishery zone around Jan Mayen.

Legislation | Norway | 2011

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing area, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Fishing gear/fishing method, Allocation/quota, Bycatch, Marine fishes, Total allowable catch, Fishery management and conservation, Maritime zone, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1501 regulating Greenlandic fishing vessels in the Economic Zone in 2012.

Legislation | Norway | 2011

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Foreign fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Bycatch, Landing, Fishing area, Marine fisheries, Maritime zone, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 3 on the establishment of flexible marine areas in 2012.

Legislation | Norway | 2012

Keyword: EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Maritime zone, Aquaculture, Protected fishing area, Seasons, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Protected area, Navigation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1387 on regulating fishing of EU vessels in 2012 in the Norwegian economic zone and the fishery zone around Jan Mayen.

Legislation | Norway | 2011

Keyword: Foreign fishing, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Fishing area, Landing, Total allowable catch, Allocation/quota, Bycatch, Marine fishes, Crustaceans, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Aquatic animals, Maritime zone, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 374 on fishing for vessels flying the Faroese flag in the economic zone and the fishery zone around Jan Mayen in 2014.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Bycatch, Fishing area, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Offences/penalties, Foreign fishing, Total allowable catch, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishery management and conservation, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1674 on 2014 fishery for cod in the fisheries protection zone around Svalbard.

Legislation | Norway | 2013

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Fishing area, Foreign fishing, Total allowable catch, Bycatch, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1673 on 2014 fishing of Norwegian spring-spawning herring in Svalbard's Fisheries Protection Zone.

Legislation | Norway | 2013

Keyword: Foreign fishing, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance, Internal trade, Offences/penalties, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Protected fishing area, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 4 on the establishment of broad fishing areas in 2014.

Legislation | Norway | 2013

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing area, Seasons, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 31 on 2014 fishing by Russian vessels in the Economic Zone and the fishery zone around Jan Mayen.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Allocation/quota, Bycatch, Foreign fishing, Authorization/permit, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Fishery management and conservation, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1930 on 2015 fishing by Russian vessels in the Economic Zone and the fishery zone around Jan Mayen.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Allocation/quota, Bycatch, Foreign fishing, Authorization/permit, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Fishery management and conservation, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1505 on haddock fishery in the protected zone around Svalbard in 2015.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: International trade, Authorization/permit, Marine fisheries, Marine protected areas, Allocation/quota, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1506 on cod fishery in protected zone around Svalbard in 2015.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: International trade, Foreign fishing, Authorization/permit, Marine fisheries, Marine protected areas, Allocation/quota, Total allowable catch, Bycatch, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1725 regulating fishing by vessels flying flag of Member States of the European Union (EU) in the Norwegian economic zone and the fishing zone around Jan Mayen in 2017.

Legislation | Norway | 2016

Keyword: Fishing area, Fishing authorization, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Foreign fishing, Allocation/quota, Total allowable catch, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Landing, Bycatch, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1905 on regulating fishing by vessels flying the Icelandic flag in the Norwegian economic zone and the fishing zone around Jan Mayen in 2015.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Fishing area, Fishing authorization, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Foreign fishing, Allocation/quota, Total allowable catch, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Landing, Bycatch, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1912 regulating fishing by Faroense vessels in Norwegian economic zone and fishing area in Jan Mayen in 2015.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Foreign fishing, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Bycatch, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Total allowable catch, Allocation/quota, Landing, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1901 regulating fishing by Greenlandic vessels in Norwegian economic zone south of 62° N in 2015.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Foreign fishing, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Bycatch, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Total allowable catch, Allocation/quota, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1726 regulating fishing by Swedish vessels in Norwegian economic zone south of 62° N in 2017.

Legislation | Norway | 2016

Keyword: Foreign fishing, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Bycatch, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Total allowable catch, Allocation/quota, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 9 on the establishment of flexible fishing areas in 2015.

Legislation | Norway | 2015

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Fishing area, Seasons, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1834 of 2005 on control of foreign vessels engaged in fishing in the Economic Zone.

Legislation | Norway | 2005 (2011)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Data collection/reporting, Inspection, Fishing vessel, Fishing gear/fishing method, Foreign fishing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 516 of 2011 on amending Decree on control of foreign vessels engaged in fishing in the Economic Zone.

Legislation | Norway | 2011

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inspection, Marine fishes, Foreign fishing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 471 of 2009 concerning the shape and installation of sorting grids in fishing for blue whiting and Norwegian pout with the use of small mesh trawls.

Legislation | Norway | 2009 (2017)

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Bycatch, Foreign fishing, Landing, Data collection/reporting, Marine fishes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1878 of 2004 relative to fishing in marine waters.

Legislation | Norway | 2004 (2019)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Fishing area, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Access right, Marking/identification, Mesh, Seasons, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Coral, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 3910 on fishing, catching and harvesting of wild marine resources (the harvesting regulation).

Legislation | Norway | 2021 (2023)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Fishing area, Protected fishing area, Continental shelf, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Territorial sea, High seas, Foreign fishing, Aquatic animals, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Use restrictions, Seasons, Bycatch, Size, Animal welfare, Landing, Data collection/reporting, Marking/identification, Maritime zone, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 2217 of 2018 on fishing by Russian vessels in the Economic Zone and the fishery zone around Jan Mayen in 2019.

Legislation | Norway | 2018

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on fishing by vessels flying flag of Member States of the European Union (EU) in the Norwegian economic zone and the fishing zone around Jan Mayen in 2019.

Legislation | Norway | 2018 (2019)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Allocation/quota, Total allowable catch, Marine fishes, Landing, Bycatch, Protection of species, Data collection/reporting, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 2174 regulating fishing by Swedish vessels in Norwegian economic zone south of 62° N in 2019.

Legislation | Norway | 2018

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Bycatch, Marine fishes, Total allowable catch, Allocation/quota, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone

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