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Decree No. 1713 of 2002 to regulate fishing for angler fishes with nets in 2003.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2002 (2003)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes Fishing gear/fishing method Mesh Seasons
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Decree applies to fishing all types of nets for angler fish in the Norwegian inner waters, the territorial sea and Norwegian Economic Zone. Article 2 prescribes a close season from 1 March to 30 June 2003. Article 3 prohibits the use of angler fish nets with a mesh size of less than 180 mm of "half mesh". No fish under 75 mm shall be caught. Nets which are used for fishing for angler fish shall be smoked at least every third day. (7 articles)

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

Repeals

Decree No. 649 of 1994 to regulate fishing for angler fishes with nets.

Legislation | Norway | 1994 (2002)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh

Source: FAO, FAOLEX