Decree No. 1602 of 2010 to regulate fishing for small sandeel in 2011.

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes Fishing authorization Bycatch Authorization/permit

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Abstract

This Decree prohibits in principle fishing for small sandeel in 2011 by Norwegian vessels. The Decree, however, grants power to the Fisheries Directorate to allow certain fishing and a total allowable catch of 20.000 tons of small sandeel may be caught in ICES statistical area IV. It also allows small sandeel as bycatch. The Fisheries Directorate may issue further rules for rational management of fishery provided for by this Decree. Offences shall be punished in accordance with sections 60, 61, 64 and 65 of the Marine Living Resources Act.

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