Decree No. 1525 of 2003 to prohibit fishing for capelin in the territorial and inner waters of Svalbard in 2004. Country/Territory Svalbard (Norway) Document type Regulation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes Offences/penalties Geographical area Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Northern Europe Entry into force notes Remains into force during the whole year 2004. Abstract This Decree applies to Norwegian and foreign commercial fishing vessels of any type and support vessels including vessels for experimental fishing and exploration. It completely prohibits during 2004 the fishing for capelin in the territorial and inner waters as defined in Act No. 11 of 1925 concerning Svalbard. Infringement, caused by either intentional or negligent behaviour, shall be punished in accordance with section 4 of the said Act. Assistance in fishing or attempt to fish shall be regarded as fishing. Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implements 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