Decree No. 1809 of 2010 to regulate fishing for cod in the NAFO area in 2011.

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Total allowable catch Marine fishes Fishing authorization Authorization/permit

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

Remains into force until the end of 2011.

Abstract

This Decree applies to an area known the NAFO area and described in section 1. Section 4, which prohibits fishing without a licence issued by the Director of Fisheries and outlines the conditions of such licence, shall apply also to the area west of 37° West. The Decree prohibits in general fishing for cod by Norwegian vessels in the area described. Section 3, however, allows fishing by Norwegian vessels of a total catch of 925 tons of cod in the NAFO sub-area 3M. Vessels shall be registered with the Directorate of Fisheries. Section 6 empowers the Director of Fisheries to stop fishing if catch quotas are full. Vessels shall observe the rules established by the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization. (9 sections)

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