Decree No. 1387 of 2002 to prohibit fishing for Norwegian young herring in the territorial waters and inner waters of Svalbard in 2003. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX 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 for 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 young Norwegian herring in the territorial and inner waters of Svalbard in 2003. Infringement, caused by either intentional or negligent behaviour, shall be punished in accordance with section 4 of the Act relative to Svalbard of 1925. Assistance in fishing or attempt to fish shall be regarded as fishing and shall be punishable on the same terms. Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implements Decree No. 20 of 1978 to regulate fishing in the territorial waters and the inner waters of Svalbard. Legislation | Norway | 1978 (2008) Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX