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Decree No. 1719 of 2004 to regulate fishing for blue whiting in 2005.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2004 (2005)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes Allocation/quota Total allowable catch
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
Remains in force for the whole year 2005.
Abstract

The Decree prohibits in general any fishing for and landing of blue whiting by Norwegian vessels. Excepted from the prohibition are: 120.000 tons by trawlers in ICES statistics areas IIa, IVa, VIa north of 56° 30' N, VIb and VII west of 12° (of which 40.000 tons in area IVA) and 36.200 in the fisheries zone of the Faeroe Islands. Blue whiting may be caught by vessels with an industrial license pursuant to Decree No. 2185 of 1986 in the EEZ of Norway and its maritime waters south of 64°. The Director of Fisheries may establish single vessel quotas and order a stop on fishing on reaching of the total allowable catch or single vessel quotas. (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

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