Decree No. 1230 of 1992 to regulate the fishing for river pearl mussels.

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Inland fisheries Fishery management and conservation Molluscs

Geographical area

Europe, Northern Europe

Abstract

This Decree of the Ministry of Environment prohibits fishing for the mollusc species Margeritifera margeritifera without a permit of the county official. Such permit can be issued only in respect of areas where there exist sufficient stock of such mussels. Permits shall always be for a single holder and shall be valid for one year only. The permit shall be given only for the catch of a limited number of mussels. Infringement of the provisions of the present Decree shall be punished pursuant to s

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1177 of 1992 extending the application sphere of the Act relative to salmons and freshwater fish.

Legislation | Norway | 1992 (2007)

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Diadromous fish

Source: FAO, FAOLEX