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Decree No. 1374 of 2001 to regulate fishing for cod with conventional gear north of 62° N in 2002.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Foreign fishing Total allowable catch Marine fishes Allocation/quota Landing
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
Remains into force for the whole year 2002.
Abstract

This Decree prohibits in principal fishing for cod with conventional gear in the marine areas north of the 62nd parallel by Norwegian vessels. The prohibition applies also to experimental fishing and Norwegian vessels using foreigners in the sense of section 1 of the Sea-water Fisheries Act of 1983. Section 2, however, establishes a maximum of allowable catch of 104.103 tons for vessels to which this Decree applies. Provisions of Chapter II (sects. 6-9 establish catch quotas for vessels of length of maximum 28 meters and regulates exchange, distribution, etc. of quotas. Chapter III (sects. 8-10) concerns catch quotas for larger vessels. The quotas depend upon the length of the vessel. The general provisions contained in Chapter IV concern quotas for trawlers in combination fishing, a halt on fishing when quota levels are reached, landing, bycatch, etc. (21 sections)

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. 40 of 1983 relating to sea-water fisheries.

Legislation | Norway | 1983 (2008)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Bycatch, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Cartilaginous fishes, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Marine mammals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Directive No. 53 of 2000 to regulate fishing for cod with conventional gear north of 62° N in 2000 - approval of vessels in group II.

Legislation | Norway | 2000

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Total allowable catch, Marine fishes, Allocation/quota, Landing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX