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Decree No. 1513 of 2008 to prohibit fishing for Greenland halibut in the territorial waters and inner waters of Svalbard in 2009.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes Offences/penalties
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 completely prohibits for the year 2009 the fishing of Greenland halibut as main catch in the inner waters and territorial waters. It applies to Norwegian and foreign commercial fishing vessels of any type and support vessels including vessels for experimental fishing and exploration. Section 3 allows for 12 percent bycatch in single catches and 7 percent mix of Greenland halibut in fishing for other species. Infringement, caused by either intentional or negligent behaviour, shall be punished in accordance with section 11 of the Svalbard Act of 1925 and sections 61 and 64 of the Marine Living Resources Act. Assistance in fishing or attempt to fish shall be regarded as fishing.

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

Act No. 91 of 1976 relating to the Economic Zone of Norway.

Legislation | Norway | 1976 (2008)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Maritime zone, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 6 of 1977 relative to the fishery protection zone of Svalbard of 1977.

Legislation | Norway | 1977 (2001)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Data collection/reporting, Maritime zone, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX