Decree No. 1389 of 2002 to prohibit fishing for Greenland halibut in the territorial and inner waters of Svalbard in 2003. Country/Territory Svalbard (Norway) Document type Regulation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes Offences/penalties Geographical area Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, 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 Act No. 11 of 1925 concerning Svalbard. Section 3 allows for 12 percent bycatch for single catch and 7 percent of landed catch of Greenland halibut in fishing for other species. Infringement, caused by either intentional or negligent behaviour, shall be punished in accordance with section 4 of Act No. 11 of 1925. Assistance in fishing shall be considered as fishing. (5 sections) 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