Decree No. 1654 of 2010 to regulate fishing for Norway pout in 2011. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 2010 Source FAO, FAOLEX 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 Norway pout in 2011 by Norwegian vessels. The Decree, however, allows bycatch of Norway pout to the extend of 20 percent of other fish species. 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