Decree No. 1515 of 2008 to prohibit fishing for Norwegian young herring in the Fisheries Protection Zone 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 for the whole year 2009. Abstract This Decree completely prohibits the fishing for spring-spawned Norwegian herring in the Fisheries Protection Zone of Svalbard in 2009. It applies to Norwegian and foreign commercial fishing vessels of any type and support vessels including vessels for experimental fishing and exploration. Infringement, caused by either intentional or negligent behaviour, shall be punished in accordance with sections 8 and 9 of the Act No. 91 of 1976 relating to the Economic Zone of Norway and sections 61 and 64 of the Marine Living Resources Act. Assistance in fishing or attempt to fish shall be regarded as fishing and shall be punishable on the same terms. 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 Decree No. 20 of 1978 to regulate fishing in the territorial waters and the inner waters of Svalbard. Legislation | Norway | 1978 (2008) Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance 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