Decree No. 1404 of 2001 to regulate fishing for coalfish 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 Marine fishes Fishing gear/fishing method Allocation/quota Total allowable catch Bycatch 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 2002. Abstract The Decree prohibits any fishing for or delivery of coalfish by Norwegian vessels north of the 62nd parallel in 2002 beyond a total allowable catch of 142.000 tons (sects. 1 and 2). Section 3 specifies quotas for single categories of vessels (trawlers, seine, and conventional gear) and specifies periods in which fishing is allowed for each category. Section 4 outlines criteria for participation in fishing with conventional gear whereas section 5 specifies criteria for participation in fishing with seine. Sections 6, 7 and 8 specify quotas for single vessels fishing with conventional gear or seine respectively, based on the length of the vessel or GRT. Section 9 provides for bycatch of vessels of less than 28 metres of length, whereas section 10 provides for bycatch of larger vessels. Chapter 3 regulates fishing with seine, Chapter 4 regulates fishing with trawls. Conditions for participation are prescribed. Provisions of these Chapters also set quotas for single vessels (16). Remaining provisions deal with combination fishing (23), conditions for catch (10 and 11), landing of fishing (20), a stop on fishing during Easter (21), powers of the Director of Fisheries (23 and 24), and penalties (25). 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. 15 of 1999 relative to the right to participate in fishery and hunting of marine animals (Participation Act). Legislation | Norway | 1999 (2008) Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Registration, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Marine mammals Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Directive No. 125 of 2000 to provide for a stop in fishing for coalfish with conventional gear vessels of a length of 28 meters or more north of 62° N in 2000. Legislation | Norway | 2000 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Seasons Source: FAO, FAOLEX