Decree No. 1604 of 2003 to regulate fishing for mackerel in coastal fishing vessel groups in 2004. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 2003 (2004) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes Total allowable catch Allocation/quota Fishing gear/fishing method Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Decree prescribes the criteria for participation in fishing for mackerel by “coastal fishing vessels” of less than 13 meters of total length fishing with seine (Chapter I) or fishing with vessels of more than 13 meters of total length but less than 21.35 metres (Chapter II). Vessels and owners of vessels shall be registered and vessels shall have participated in fishing for mackerel in previous years. Rights granted under Chapter I cannot be transferred. Vessels shall be approved by the regional offices of the Directorate of Fisheries. Conditions for transfer of rights in case of sale of the vessel are specified in article Chapter III. (11 articles) 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: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Registration, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Marine mammals Source: FAO, FAOLEX