Decree No. 1799 relative to authorizations for the breeding of fish species other than salmon, trout and rainbow trout. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 2004 (2016) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Aquaculture Mariculture Authorization/permit EIA Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Decree makes provision for the authorization of commercial fish breeding installations in saltwater and freshwater for fish species other than salmon, trout and rainbow trout. It defines conditions for authorization and criteria for the operation of aquaculture and mariculture of such fish species. The Decree shall apply to the Norwegian territory and the continental shelf and the EEZ of Norway. It shall apply both to breeding of fish for consumption and stock enhancement purposes. Permits are granted by the Directorate of Fisheries. The criteria for the grating of a permit mainly concern location and the impact on the environment of the proposed installation. Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implements Act No. 79 of 2005 relating to aquaculture (Aquaculture Act). Legislation | Norway | 2005 (2019) Keyword: Monitoring, Land-use planning, Cultural heritage, Basic legislation, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Decree No. 548 of 1990 relative the breeding of other fish species than salmon, rainbow trout and trout. Legislation | Norway | 1990 Keyword: Aquaculture, Mariculture Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree No. 547 of 1990 relative the breeding crustacean. Legislation | Norway | 1990 Keyword: Aquaculture, Mariculture, Crustaceans, Aquatic animals Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Regulation No. 1831 on capture-based aquaculture. Legislation | Norway | 2014 Keyword: Aquaculture, Authorization/permit, Animal welfare, Disinfection/disinfestation, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals, Food quality control/food safety, Fish products Source: FAO, FAOLEX