Decree No. 1519 of 2001 to regulate fishing for coalfish south of 62° N in 2002. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes Fishing gear/fishing method Allocation/quota Total allowable catch Bycatch Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes Remains into force for the whole year 2002. Abstract The Decree prohibits any fishing for or landing of coalfish by Norwegian vessels south of the 62nd parallel in 2002. However, 66.000 tons of coalfish may be fished in the EU-zone of ICES statistics areas IV and IIIa in 2002 (sect. 2). Section 3 specifies group quotas for single categories of vessels (trawlers, seine, conventional gear) and specifies periods in which fishing is allowed for each category. Section 4 outlines criteria for participation in fishing with seine gear whereas section 5 specifies criteria for participation in fishing with conventional gear. Sections 6 and 7 specify quotas for single vessels fishing with conventional gear respectively trawl. Remaining provisions deal with a general stop on fisheries (8), powers of the Director of Fisheries (9), and penalties (10). A general stop on fishing for coalfish with trawl is prescribed for the period 1 July until 11 August. (12 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 Implemented by Directive No. 208 of 2002 to provide for a stop in fishing for coalfish for vessels fishing with trawl south of 62° N in 2002. Legislation | Norway | 2002 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Seasons Source: FAO, FAOLEX