Decree No. 173 of 1998 to regulate fishing in marine areas outside the fisheries jurisdiction of any state.

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Registration High seas Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Authorization/permit

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

Immediately.

Abstract

This Decree applies to fishing by Norwegian citizens and residents of Norway in marine waters which are fishing beyond the fisheries jurisdiction of any state for any stocks not regulated by the Norwegian authorities. No fishing shall take place without prior registration for a calendar year with the Directorate of Fisheries (sect. 2). The Director may deny registration if: (a) the proposed fishing is against fisheries interests of Norway; (b) if an international agreement compels the Director to do so; (c) if the fishing is regulated by a regional or sub-regional fisheries body; and (d) if rational and sustainable management of fisheries would not permit to do so. The vessel may be cancelled from the registry if it infringes rules of the present Decree or rules established by regional or sub-regional fisheries body (sect. 4). The remaining provisions deal with catch logbooks and reporting to the Directorate. (7 sections)

Full text

English/Norwegian

Website

www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. 57 of 1972 regulating the participation in fishery.

Legislation | Norway | 1972 (1998)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Registration, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Implemented by

Decree No. 1499 of 1999 on registration and reporting duties when fishing in marine waters outside any state fisheries jurisdiction.

Legislation | Norway | 1999

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Registration, Transshipment, Landing, Data collection/reporting, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX