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Decree No. 1773 of 2010 to regulate fishing for deep-sea species in the economic zone of Greenland.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2010 (2011)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, Sea
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes Fishing area Data collection/reporting Marine area Ecosystem preservation
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The Decree prohibits fishing by vessels flying the flag of Norway in fishery zones of Greenland (ICES areas Va, XII and XIV and NAFO subarea 1) in 2011. However specified quotas of halibut, Greenland halibut, cod, pelagic or deep-sea red fish and some other deep-sea species may be caught in fishing areas of East or West Greenland. Other provisions deal with report to the Director of Fisheries, compulsory sailing dates to be established by the Directorate of Fisheries, redistribution of quotas, a stop on fishing, and offences and penalties.

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Marine Living Resources Act.

Legislation | Norway | 2008 (2017)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Landing, Offences/penalties, Genetic resources, 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