Decree No. 1551 of 2001 to regulate fishing for sprat in the Norwegian Zone and the EU-zone in the North Sea and the Skagerrak in 2002.

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes Total allowable catch

Geographical area

Europe, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

Remains in force until the end of 2002.

Abstract

Section 1 prohibits in principal fishing for sprat with Norwegian vessels in ICES statistics area IV in the Norwegian Economic Zone and the EU zone. Section 1 further defines the ICES statistical area IV. Section 2 allows a total allowable catch of 35.000 tons of sea sprat to be fished and landed by Norwegian vessels in possession of licences issued pursuant to Decree No. 1 of 1979 and Decree No. 2185 of 1986 in statistics area IV of the EU zone. The Director of Fisheries may open fishing in the

Full text

Norwegian

Website

www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

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: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Registration, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Marine mammals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 40 of 1983 relating to sea-water fisheries.

Legislation | Norway | 1983 (2008) | Repealed

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Cartilaginous fishes, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Marine mammals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX