Decree No. 1465 of 2001 to regulate fishing for shrimps in the Norwegian Economic Zone south of 62° N and the Skagerrak in 2002. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Total allowable catch Crustaceans Allocation/quota Aquatic animals 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 This Decree prohibits in principal fishing for shrimps in specified marine areas south of the 62nd parallel by Norwegian vessels. Section 3, however, establishes a maximum of allowable catch for Norwegian vessels of 3.310 tons for the North Sea and 4.730 tons in the Skagerrak distributed over specified periods. The vessels allowed to participate shall be registered in the Vessel Marks Register and the captain and owner of the vessel shall be included in the Fishermen's Census. Vessels over 11 meters of length may participate in fishing for shrimps if they have landed shrimps in the North Sea and the Skagerrak in the years 1999, 2000, and 2001 (sect. 4). Sections 5 and 6, and 7 concern transfer of quotas or vessels for various reasons. Section 3 specifies quotas for single vessels which shall be caught in specified periods of the year. The Director of Fisheries may stop fishing if quotas are exhausted. (13 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. 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