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Decree No. 132 of 2006 to regulate fishing for Norwegian young herring by vessels that carry the flag of the Faeroe Islands in the Norwegian economic zone and the fishery zone of Jan Mayen in 2006.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2006
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Foreign fishing Marine fishes Seasons
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
Remains in force until the end of 2006.
Abstract

This Decree applies to fishing by vessels of flying the flag of the Faeroe Islands, including support and research vessels, within a zone from 4 to 200 nautical miles calculated from the baseline of Jan Mayen or the Norwegian EEZ. Specific provisions are given for fishing in the EEZ north and south of 62 ° N and the fisheries zone of Jan Mayen. Articles 2, 3, 4 and 12 establish total allowable catch quotas for arctic cod and haddock, coalfish, mackerell and, as bycatch, other fish species. Infringement of rules established by the present Decree shall be punishable in accordance with provisions of Act No. 91 of 1976. Article 11 establishes a close season from 8 to 17 April 2006. (17 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

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