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Decree No. 1462 of 2009 to regulate fishing for blue ling.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes Bycatch Fishing authorization Offences/penalties Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Decree of the Directorate of Fisheries prohibits the fishing for and landing of blue ling in the Norwegian economic zone and territorial waters. Exempted from this prohibition of a bycatch of blue ling of not more than ten percent in the catch of other fish species. The Directorate may issue further rules for the regulation of this fishery.

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