Decree No. 1416 of 2008 to regulate fishing for Norway pout and small sandeel in 2009. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 2008 (2008) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes Fishing authorization Research Authorization/permit Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes Remains in force during the whole year 2009. Abstract This Decree prohibits in principle fishing for small sandeel and Norway pout in 2009 by Norwegian vessels. The Decree, however, grants power to the Fisheries Directorate to allow certain fishing for these species. It allows Norway pout to be caught as bycatch of other fish species. The Fisheries Directorate may issue further rules for rational management of fishery provided for by this Decree. Offences shall be punished in accordance with sections 60, 61 and 64 of the Marine Living Resources Act. Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implements Marine Living Resources Act. Legislation | Norway | 2008 (2017) Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Landing, Offences/penalties, Genetic resources, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Marine mammals Source: FAO, FAOLEX