Decree No. 1029 of 1989 relative to trawl-free zones and flexible areas beyond 12 nautical miles from the baseline of the Norwegian mainland.

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Prohibited fishing area

Geographical area

Europe, Northern Europe

Abstract

This Decree applies to fishing by Norwegian and foreign vessels in the Norwegian Economic Zone beyond the 12 nautical mile limit measured from the baseline (sect. 1). Section 3 specifies areas and periods in which it is prohibited to fish with trawlers. Section 6 concerns the establishment of 'flexible areas' which are defined in section 5 as areas where for a certain period restrictions are placed upon the use of specified gear or in which fishing with specified gear is altogether prohibited. F

Full text

Norwegian

Website

www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. 40 of 1983 relating to sea-water fisheries.

Legislation | Norway | 1983 (2008) | Repealed

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Cartilaginous fishes, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Marine mammals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Directive No. 6 of 2003 relative to entry into force of sections 7b, 7c and 9 of the Decree relative to trawl-free zones and flexible areas beyond 12 nautical miles from the baseline of the Norwegian mainland.

Legislation | Norway | 2003

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Prohibited fishing area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive No. 4 of 2004 carrying into effect sections § 7b, § 7c and § 9 of the Decree relative to trawl-free zones and flexible areas beyond 12 nautical miles from the baseline of the Norwegian mainland.

Legislation | Norway | 2004

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive No. 95 of 1998 enforcing entry into effect of sections 7 and 9 of the Decree relative to trawl-free zones and flexible areas beyond 12 nautical miles from the baseline of the Norwegian mainland.

Legislation | Norway | 1998

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by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