Decree No. 216 of 2009 to regulate fishing for demersal fishes in zones of Greenland in 2009. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 2009 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Protected fishing area Marine fishes Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract The Decree prohibits fishing for demersal fishes by vessels flying the flag of Norway in fishery zones of Greenland (i.e. ICES Areas Va, XII and XIV and NAFO Sub-area 1) in 2009. However, quotas of greenland halibut, halibut, red fishes, cod and some other fish species may be caught in East and/or West Greenland. In addition to these quotas another amount of other fish may be caught as bycatch. Other provisions of this Decree concern the duty of reporting and a compulsory sailing date. 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