Decree No. 25 of 2003 to regulate fishing for shrimps in East Greenland in 2003. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Crustaceans Fishing authorization Aquatic animals Authorization/permit Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes Enters into force on 9 January 2003 and remains in force until the end of 2003. Abstract In principle, it shall be forbidden for Norwegian vessels to fish and land shrimps in the fisheries zone of East Greenland. However, in ICES Areas XIV and Va a total catch of 2.500 tons of shrimp may be fished by Norwegian vessels that meet criteria set out in article 3. In order to be eligible for participation the applying vessel shall have participated at least five preceding years and be notified with the Directorate of Fisheries. Vessels that do not qualify may participate as substitution for qualifying vessels. Fishing shall stop when the total catch quota is reached. (10 sections) 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