Decree No. 1095 of 1989 relative to mesh size, bycatch, protection periods and minimum size in relation with the fishing for fish and herring. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 1989 (2002) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes Seasons Mesh Size Bycatch Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract Chapter I outlines the application sphere of the Decree: it applies to fishing in marine areas of fish and herring by Norwegian and foreign vessels. It does not apply to the specified NAFO area. Chapter II specifies allowed mesh size for trawl and purse seine and gear with small mesh size in the Skagerrak. Section 6 provides for the measurement of mesh size. Use of certain gear is prohibited by the remaining sections of Chapter II. Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implements Act No. 40 of 1983 relating to sea-water fisheries. Legislation | Norway | 1983 (2008) Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Bycatch, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Cartilaginous fishes, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Marine mammals Source: FAO, FAOLEX Act No. 91 of 1976 relating to the Economic Zone of Norway. Legislation | Norway | 1976 (2008) Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Maritime zone, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sovereignty Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree No. 2 of 1977 on foreign fishing and hunting operations in the Norwegian economic zone of Norway and landing of fish in Norwegian ports. Legislation | Norway | 1977 (2018) Keyword: Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Fishing area, Data collection/reporting, Landing, Fishing authorization, Transshipment, Allocation/quota, Fishing vessel, Harbour, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Directive concerning access to fishing in closed areas with cod trawlers which have installed sorting grates. Legislation | Norway | 1996 (1996) Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Bycatch, Access right, Fishery management and conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Directive No. 785 of 1997 relative to the admittance to fishing with purse seine bags with square meshes in closed areas. Legislation | Norway | 1997 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method Source: FAO, FAOLEX Directive concerning the shaping and installation of sorting grates for shrimp fishing (No. 297 of 1997). Legislation | Norway | 1997 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Bycatch, Fishery management and conservation 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 Decree No. 1878 of 2004 relative to fishing in marine waters. Legislation | Norway | 2004 (2019) 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, Aquatic animals Source: FAO, FAOLEX