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Act on salmonids and inland fishing.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Legislation
Date
1992 (2017)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Basic legislation Diadromous fish Aquaculture Authorization/permit Crustaceans Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Freshwater fishes Inland fisheries EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Biodiversity Internal trade Marine fishes Migratory species Data collection/reporting Seasons Transport/storage Fishing authorization Aquatic animals Maritime zone
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The purpose of this Act is to ensure that natural populations of anadromous salmonids, freshwater fish and their habitats, as well as other freshwater organisms are administered in accordance to biodiversity legislations and natural diversity and productivity. The Act applies to species in the Norwegian mainland, internal, and territorial waters, as well as in the economic zone off the Norwegian mainland with particular adherence to international agreements. It is prohibited to import live anadromous salmonids, freshwater fish, eggs thereof without authorization, as well as moving them to lakes, fiords, sea and rivers without authorization from the Directorate of Fisheries. Permission may be granted for certain species and areas by application. In accordance to provisions laid down by this Act, the Directorate shall ensure that rational exploitation of fish stocks shall be regulated with regard to quota and total allowable catch. Permitted fishing methods are included in the Act's article 37 (toxic, paralyzing or suffocating effect substances - explosives - firearms with exception of pike fishing - artificial alteration of water flow - electricity - pin/hook - artificial light with exception of eel and crayfish fishing). Private (non-commercial) fishing licenses shall be authorized from 1 January to 20 August (however this does not apply to fishing for crabs). In case of financial subsidy, the Directorate shall draw up guidelines on terms for aquaculture and a Fish Fund shall be established. Anadromous salmonids caught with illegal equipment shall immediatelly be discarted.

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Regulation No. 212 on the prohibition of importing, stocking, trading and maintaining of pondweed (Elodea canadensis) and narrow pondweed (Elodea nuttallii).

Legislation | Norway | 2009

Keyword: Floriculture, Plant production, Weeds, Internal trade, Inland waters, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1304 for fishing in Øyeren with sporadic rivers, Akershus and Østfold.

Legislation | Norway | 2012

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1084 on fishing for salmon and trout in Svinesund, Iddefjorden and Enningdalselva, Østfold.

Legislation | Norway | 2013

Keyword: Diadromous fish, Inland fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Fishing area, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 431 on fishing seasons and periods for anadromous salmonids fishing in seas.

Legislation | Norway | 2012

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Seasons, Classification/declassification, Migratory species, Aquaculture, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 431 on fishing periods for anadromous salmonids fishing in lakes.

Legislation | Norway | 2012 (2019)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1741 on administrative fines under the Salmon and Inland Fisheries Act.

Legislation | Norway | 2021 (2021)

Keyword: Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Inland fisheries, Diadromous fish, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 851 on fishing for inland fish, etc. and catch of crayfish (Inland Fishing Regulation)

Legislation | Norway | 2009 (2013)

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries, Diadromous fish, Marine fishes, Crustaceans, Fishing authorization, Protection of species, Biodiversity, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Act amending the salmonid and inland water fishing Act and Nature Conservation Act (No. 94 of 2012).

Legislation | Norway | 2012

Keyword: Land commission, Freshwater fishes, Diadromous fish, Coastal zone management, Ecological production/organic production, Policy/planning, Biosafety, Liability/compensation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Biodiversity, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX