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Decree No. 1726 of 2007 to prohibit fishing for capelin in the Barents Sea in 2008.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2007
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
The Decree remains in force for the whole year 2008.
Abstract

This Decree prohibits Norwegian vessels to fish for capelin in ICES areas I and II in the North-east Atlantic and the Barents Sea in 2008. This prohibition applies also to Norwegian vessels used in those areas by others than Norwegian citizens but who are equalled with Norwegian citizens according to section 1 of the Marine Fisheries Act 1983. (3 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