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Decree No. 230 of 2002 to regulate fishing red fish in ICES Statistics areas XII and XIV and all NAFO areas except 3M outside of waters under jurisdiction of States (international waters) in 2002.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes Total allowable catch Foreign fishing
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
Remains in force until 31 December 2002.
Abstract

Section 1 prohibits in principal fishing for and landing of red fish by Norwegian vessels in the ICES Statistics areas XII and XIV outside of waters under jurisdiction of States (international waters). Section 2 allows, however, a total allowable catch of 3.596 tons of red fish to be fished by Norwegian vessels. The size of mesh of trawling nets shall not be less than 100 millimetres for the ICES areas and 130 mm for the NAFO areas. The Directorate of Fisheries may order a stop on fishing when the total quota has been reached. Offences shall be punished in accordance with section 53 of the Act relating to Sea-water Fisheries.

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