Decree No. 1401 of 1997 to regulate fishing for lumpfish in Nordland, Troms and Finnmark in 1998. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 1997 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes Allocation/quota Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes 1 January 1998.;Remains in force until the end of 1998. Abstract The Decree prohibits in general the fishing for lumpfish in the marine areas described in the title. However, section 2 allows single vessels to fish a quantity of lumpfish expressed in 2 000 litres of lumpfish roe. Only vessels which meet the criteria set out in section 3 are allowed to fish: vessel under 13 meters of length shall be registered and the owner of the vessels shall have been included in Part B of the Fishermen's Census. Owners of vessels taller than 13 meters shall not only meet these criteria but shall also have participated in fishing and landing of lumpfish in 1995,1996, and 1997. No hired vessels are allowed (sect. 4) nor a hired captain. No vessels are allowed to fish or land more than one quota (sect. 6). (10 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 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