Decree No. 1061 of 1993 to regulate fishing with nets for Greenland halibut, blue ling, white ling, red fishes and sculpins at Storegga and Nyegga.

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Protected fishing area Fishing gear/fishing method Marine fishes

Geographical area

Europe, Northern Europe

Abstract

This Decree regulates fishing for the fish species Greenland halibut, blue ling, white ling, red fish and sculpins between the 62nd and the 65th parallel. It shall be prohibited to fish with nets for blue ling and Greenland halibut in the period of 1 September until 30 April of each fishing year. Section 3 requires the smoking of nets every second day and the removal of lose parts. Section 4 places limits on fishing with nets and fish pots in specified areas. The Director of Fisheries may issue

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Legislation | Norway | 1983 (2008) | Repealed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

Repealed by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