Decree No. 1357 of 2002 to prohibit fishing for Greenland halibut in the fisheries protection zones of Svalbard in 2003.

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes Offences/penalties

Geographical area

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

Entry into force notes

Remains in force during the whole year 2003.

Abstract

This Decree applies to Norwegian and foreign commercial fishing vessels of any type and support vessels including vessels for experimental fishing and exploration. It completely prohibits the fishing for Greenland halibut as main catch in the areas defined in Decree No. 6 of 1977 concerning fish protection zones of Svalbard in 20023 Section 3 allows for 12 percent bycatch in single catches and 7 percent mix of Greenland halibut in fishing for other species. Infringement, caused by either intentional or negligent behavior, shall be punished in accordance with sections 8 and 9 of Act No. 91 of 1976 relating to the Norwegian economic zone. Assistance in fishing or attempt to fish shall be regarded as fishing. (5 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. 6 of 1977 relative to the fishery protection zone of Svalbard of 1977.

Legislation | Norway | 1977 (2001)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Data collection/reporting, Maritime zone, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX