Decree No. 1682 of 2005 relative to requirements for vessels that fish and transport the fish caught alive. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 2005 (2006) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishing vessel Transport/storage Animal welfare Geographical area Europe, Northern Europe Abstract This Decree imposes a duty on Norwegian vessels to be equipped in such as way as to safeguard the proper conditions of the transportation of live fish and its welfare. The Decree formulates various rules and standards relative to equipment necessary in various stages of handling of live fish. The fishing vessels used for the transportation of live fish require approval of the Food Agency. 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: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Registration, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Marine mammals Source: FAO, FAOLEX Act No. 73 of 1974 relative to animal protection. Legislation | Norway | 1974 (2003) | Repealed Keyword: Fishing gear/fishing method, Animal welfare, Biotechnology, Authorization/permit, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX