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Decree No. 12 of 1989 to regulate fishing for queen scallops (Clamys Islandica) in the fish protection zones of Svalbard.

Country/Territory
Svalbard (Norway)
Document type
Regulation
Date
1989 (2008)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Molluscs
Geographical area
Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Decree prohibits the fishing for queen scallops in protected areas of which the coordinates are specified in the same article. The Director of fisheries may grant exemptions on the prohibition. It is in general forbidden to have on board scallops which measure less than 60 mm. The amount of undersized scallops may not exceed 10 percent of the total amount on board after the shells have been passed through the sorting installation. Participating vessels may be ordered to take biological tests for scientific purposes or to report on the place of taking of queen scallops in accordance with specifications of the Directorate of Fisheries. (4 sections)

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

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