Decree No. 1529 of 2003 to prohibit fishing for blue whiting in the fish protection zone of Svalbard in 2004.

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 in force during the whole year 2004.

Abstract

This Decree regulates the fishing for blue whiting as main catch and bycatch in the areas of the fish protection zone of Svalbard. It prohibits fishing of blue whiting as main catch by Norwegian and foreign commercial fishing vessels. The maximum percentage of bycatch shall be 7 percent of blue whiting. Offences shall be punished in accordance with section 8 and 9 of Act No. 91 of 1976 relating to the Economic Zone of Norway. Assistance in fishing or attempted fishing shall be considered as fishing. (5 sections)

Full text

Norwegian

Website

www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

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