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Decree No. 1779 of 2010 to regulate fishing for Norwegian young herring in 2011.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2010 (2011)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes Fishing gear/fishing method Size Total allowable catch Bycatch Seasons Allocation/quota
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Decree places restrictions on the catch and landing of new (spawned in the spring) Norwegian herring by Norwegian vessels in 2011. The restrictions are specified for: purse seine groups (2); trawling groups (3); coastal Fishing Groups. The Decree prohibits in principle the fishing for and landing of herring for Norwegian vessel in 2011. However it is allowed for Norwegian vessels to catch specified quotas if in possession of a proper specified license. Chapters 2, 3, and 4 contain provision prescribing maximum single vessel quotas for each type of fishing and conditions of access to participation. The Decree also places limitations or prohibits fishing for young herring altogether in specified areas.

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