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Decree No. 255 of 2003 to regulate fishing for demersal fish in fishery zones of Greenland in 2003.

Country/Territory
Greenland (Denmark)
Document type
Regulation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Protected fishing area Marine fishes Fishing area
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, European Union Countries, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
Enters into force immediately and remains in force until the end of 2003.
Abstract

The Decree prohibits fishing by vessels flying the flag of Norway in fishery zones of Greenland (ICES areas Va, XII and XIV and NAFO subarea 1) in 2002. However quotas of halibut (200 tons), Greenland halibut (1.400 tons), red fishes (3.975 tons) and some other demersal species may be caught in fishing areas of West and East Greenland. Group quotas for trawlers are specified for each area. Articles 5 and 6 concern allocation of catch quotas for single vessels. Other provisions deal with report to the Director of Fisheries (art. 7), compulsory sailing dates to be established for fishing in East Greenland with conventional gear for Greenland halibut (15 June) and halibut (15 July) and fishing with trawlers (15 September)(art. 8), redistribution of quotas (art. 9), a stop on fishing (art. 10), and offences and penalties (art. 11).

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