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Decree No. 191 of 2009 to regulate fishing for tusk, ling and blue ling in the Economic Zone of Iceland in 2009.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes Data collection/reporting Fishing authorization High seas Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Decree prohibits fishing for the fish species tusk, ling and blue ling by Norwegian vessels in the economic zone of Iceland in the year 2009. However, article 2 allows for a catch of 500 tons of such fish species south of the 64° parallel on the seaward side of 12 miles measured from the baseline. It allows also for a bycatch of halibut (5 percent), greenland halibut (10 percent), and trunk red fish (10 percent). The total quota for Norway shall be equally divided among participating vessels. Fishing in the high seas by the same vessels is forbidden. The last sailing date is fixed at 7 August. (12 articles)

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