Decree No. 173 of 1998 to regulate fishing in marine areas outside the fisheries jurisdiction of any state. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 1998 (1999) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Registration High seas Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Geographical area Europe, 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 t Full text Norwegian/English Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implements Act No. 40 of 1983 relating to sea-water fisheries. Legislation | Norway | 1983 (2008) | Repealed Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Cartilaginous fishes, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Marine mammals Source: FAO, FAOLEX Act No. 57 of 1972 regulating the participation in fishery. Legislation | Norway | 1972 (1998) | Repealed Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Registration, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX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 Source: FAO, FAOLEX