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Decree No. 1103 of 1989 relative to mesh size, bycatch, and minimum size in relation with the trawling for shrimps and Norway lobster.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
1989 (2002)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Crustaceans Fishing gear/fishing method Mesh Size Bycatch Standards Aquatic animals
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

Certain NAFO areas in the North-west Atlantic are excluded form the application sphere of this Decree. Further to rules laid down in the present Decree, rules of the Act establishing a Norwegian Economic Zone shall apply to foreign fishing (sec 1). Chapter II prohibits the use of trawlers in specified areas which do not meet requirements regarding mesh size as specified in that Chapter. Section 5 of Chapter II provides for the measuring of the size of meshes. The use of shrimp trawlers is prohibited in areas specified in section 9 of Chapter III. Chapter IV concerns bycatch of fish in shrimp and lobster fishing in and outside of the Skagerrak. Section 13 provides for the measurement of bycatch. Section 15 concerns the mixing of other fish in catch of shrimps. Chapter V prescribes minimum sizes of shrimps and Norway lobster and prohibits the dumping of shrimps. (21 sections divided into 6 Chapters)

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 No. 1383 of 2001 relative to the shape and installation of sorting grids on shrimp trawlers.

Legislation | Norway | 2001

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing vessel, Equipment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive No. 968 of 2000 relative to the shape and installation of sorting grids on shrimp trawlers.

Legislation | Norway | 2000 (2002)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing vessel, Equipment, 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