Decree No. 1484 of 2002 to regulate fishing for blue whiting north of 62° N in 2003. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes 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 2003. Abstract The Decree prohibits in general any fishing for blue whiting north of the 62nd parallel in 2003 except in the fisheries zone of Jan Mayen and fishing by vessels under 28 meters with conventional gear south of 71° 30' N in the period of 9 June to 6 July 2003. Only fishing for purposes of consumption if allowed within individual quotas for vessels (maximum quotas per vessel depend upon the length of the vessel and range from 10 to 14 tons (art. 5)) that fulfill criteria for participation in fishing set out in article 3. Bycatch of blue whiting may be 7-12 percent in fishing for other species. 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