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Decree No. 1809 of 2002 to regulate fishing for blue whiting in 2003.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes Allocation/quota Total allowable catch
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
Remains in force for the whole year 2003.
Abstract

The Decree prohibits in general any fishing for and supply of blue whiting by Norwegian vessels in fisheries territories of other States, international waters, Norwegian waters and the fisheries zone of Jan Mayen. Excepted from the prohibition are a total allowable catch of 250.000 tons in international waters, the Norwegian waters and the fisheries zone of Jan Mayen for vessels that have obtained a license pursuant to decree No. 2185 of 1986. Another 80.000 tons may be caught by vessels with an industrial license pursuant to the same Decree. The Director of Fisheries may establish single vessel quotas and order a stop on fishing on reaching of the total allowable catch or single vessel quotas.

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

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

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

Implemented by

Decree No. 103 of 2003 to establish catch quotas for blue whiting in the EU Zone and the zone of the Faeroe Islands, the international waters, the Norwegian economic zone, and the fishery zone of Jan Mayen for vessels which are licensed to trawl for blue whiting in 2003.

Legislation | Norway | 2003

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Total allowable catch, Foreign fishing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX