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Decree No. 1524 of 2010 to prohibit fishing for Greenland halibut in the fisheries protection zones of Svalbard.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes Fishing area Offences/penalties Foreign fishing
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Decree completely prohibits the fishing for Greenland halibut as main catch as otherwise provided in the areas defined in Decree No. 6 of 1977 concerning fish protection zones of Svalbard. It applies to Norwegian and foreign commercial fishing vessels of any type and support vessels including vessels for experimental fishing and exploration. Norwegian and Russian vessels may fish for Greenland halibut in the fisheries protection zone of Svalbard according to an established fish quota scheme. Article 4 allows for 12 percent bycatch in single catches and 7 percent mix of Greenland halibut in landings of other species. Infringement, caused by either intentional or negligent behaviour, shall be punished in accordance with 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