Decree No. 1176 of 1992 relative to management of fisheries on State land.

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Inland fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing authorization Authorization/permit

Geographical area

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

Abstract

This Decree of the Ministry of Environment consists of 20 sections divided into 7 Chapters: General rules (I); Inland Fishing (II); Fishing for anadromous salmons in watercourses (III); Fishing for anadromous salmons in the sea (IV); Fishing by foreigners (V); Appeal against decisions (VI); Miscellaneous provisions (VII). The Directorate for State Forests shall be in charge of freshwater fishing of State grounds. Only in Finnmark this shall be done by the Finnmark Agricultural Office. Fishing in reindeer pasture areas shall be in accordance with rules laid down in the Reindeer Farming Act of 1978. Sections of Chapters II, III, IV concern fishing permits, the lease of general permits to local organizations, and place restrictions on fishing which regard mainly the use of gear. Fishing permits can be issued to foreigners in accordance with directives issued by the Directorate of State Forests.

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