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Decree No. 1592 of 2009 to regulate fishing of red fishes in the fisheries protection zone of Svalbard.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes Bycatch
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Decree applies to all fishing for red fishes by Norwegian and foreign vessels in the fisheries protection zone of Svalbard. Bycatch of 15 percent is allowed in fishing and landing of aother fish species. Infringement of this rule shall be punished in accordance with sections 8 and 9 of the Act relating to the Economic Zone of Norway and sections 61, 64 and 65 of the Marine Living Resources Act. Attempt to fish or collaboration in fishing shall be considered punishable as if it where 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

Repeals

Decree No. 1487 of 1999 to regulate fishing of red fish in the fisheries protection zone of Svalbard.

Legislation | Norway | 1999 (2004)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Bycatch

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Regulation No. 1122 amending the Regulations on redfish-fishing in the fisheries protection zone around Svalbard.

Legislation | Norway | 2012

Keyword: Bycatch, Landing, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Protected fishing area, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX