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Decree No. 158 of 2001 relative to control of changes in ownership of companies, etc. that have obtained a permit for farming of salmon and trout in marine waters.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2000
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Mariculture Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
Enters into force on 16 February 2001.
Abstract

This Decree applies to farming of fish in saltwater for purposes of human consumption in accordance with Act No. 68 of 1985. Permits for the farming of salmon and sea trout can be given to enterprise or single persons. A change in the ownership structure of enterprises running the fish farming operations shall be communicated to the Directorate of Fisheries (sect. 3). Changes in ownership structure that are not conforming rules of allocation can not be approved. Some restrictions on change of ownership in relation with the concession are laid down in section 5. Sections 6 and 7 set out documentation that shall be submitted to the Directorate. (11 sections completed by an explanatory note)

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. 68 of 1985 relating to the breeding of fish, shellfish and related matters.

Legislation | Norway | 1985 (2001)

Keyword: Aquaculture, Mariculture, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX