Decree No. 167 of 2003 to regulate fishing for demersal fishes in zones of the Faeroe Islands in 2003.

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Protected fishing area Marine fishes

Geographical area

Europe, North Atlantic, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

Enters into force immediately and remains in force until the end of 2003.

Abstract

The Decree prohibits fishing for demersal fishes by vessels flying the flag of Norway in fishery zones of the Faeroe islands in 2003. However a quota of 2.200 tons of ling, blue ling, 1.800 tons of tusk, and 400 tons of coalfish may be caught with traditional gear. In addition of these quotas another 822 tons may be caught as bycatch of other species. Bycatch may not exceed 30 percent on single fishing days. Limits are placed on the number of total fishing days and the number of vessels that may participate in fishing at the same moment. (5 sections)

Full text

Norwegian

Website

www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. 40 of 1983 relating to sea-water fisheries.

Legislation | Norway | 1983 (2008)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Bycatch, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Cartilaginous fishes, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Marine mammals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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