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Decree amending the Decree No. 859 of 1998 to prohibit fishing for Norwegian spring-spawning herring in the North-eastern part of the Norwegian Economic Zone.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes Offences/penalties Stock enhancement/repopulation
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Decree amends the Decree to prohibit fishing for Norwegian spring-spawning herring in the North-eastern part of the Norwegian Economic Zone in respect of exemptions from the general prohibition to fish for Norwegian spring herring in a defined area. Vessels that may fish are of a prescribed maximum size and have the right to participate in fishing under Decree No. 1455 of 2016. Larger vessels must seek authorization from the Finnmark Office of the Fisheries Directorate. The Directorate may stop fishing, restrict or expand the time period in which fished is allowed, and close off all or part of the area for fishing. Other exemptions are foreseen for fishing beyond the so-called barrier line.

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Amends

Decree No. 859 of 1998 to prohibit fishing for Norwegian spring-spawning herring in the North-eastern part of the Norwegian Economic Zone.

Legislation | Norway | 1998 (2007)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX