Decree No. 1020 of 1993 to regulate the release of fish and other freshwater organisms.

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Inland fisheries Marine fisheries Diadromous fish Freshwater fishes Stock enhancement/repopulation Fishery management and conservation Aquatic animals

Geographical area

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

Entry into force notes

This Decree entered into force on 1 January 1994.

Abstract

This Decree of the Department of Environment regulates the release of anadromous salmons and freshwater fish, including roe and young fish, in watercourses, fjords and marine areas, and of other freshwater organisms in watercourses. It shall not apply to fish stocking in the sense of Act No. 47 of 1992 or Act No. 68 of 1985. The county official in charge may grant permits for the release of fish for fish farming purposes. Release of anadromous salmons in the sea requires also approval of the Directorate of Fisheries. If the number of fish to be released exceeds 10 million the permit shall be granted by the Department of Environment in consultation with the Department of Fisheries. The permit shall contains indications regarding: which parent fish shall be used; place of production of fish to be released; quality and origin of fish to be released; number of released fish, place and time of release; and warning regarding release and control of fish to be released. Offence against provisions of the present Decree shall be punished in accordance with section 49 of the Act relative to salmons and freshwater fish. (7 sections)

Full text

Norwegian

Website

www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. 47 of 1992 relative to Salmonids and fresh-water fish and related matters.

Legislation | Norway | 1992 (2011)

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Institution, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Special fund, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Inspection, Data collection/reporting, Traditional rights/customary rights, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Entry into force of the Act relative to Salmonids and Freshwater Fish. Delegation of authority (No. 864 of 1992).

Legislation | Norway | 1992

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX